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Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here 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:Hey Dr. Mike, just a question on sweating. I've always been prone to sweat a lot, even in my teenage years. I'm very fit, working out six days a week for at least two hours a day. My personal trainer/friend barely breaks a sweat, but I'm drenched. Why do some people sweat more than others?There's a condition known as hyperhidrosis, an abnormal sweating disorder which causes you to sweat during times unrelated to exercise or temperatures. However, Dr. Mike doesn't think you have this since you mentioned it occurs while working out.If you're sweating excessively during your workouts there could be a number of things contributing to it; caffeine, or you might just have more sweat glands, so you produce more sweat. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do. Dr. Mike suggests to just embrace it.Have they really discovered why some smokers live really long lives?It looks like there are some smokers who have a cluster of genes where there's these slight changes (mutations) that are providing a protective benefit from the toxins and smoke.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

What foods are included in a slow medicine kitchen?The concept of slow medicine typically includes using less aggressive care toward the end of life; but, it can also help you lead a healthier lifestyle at any age. Having a slow medicine kitchen allows you to experience nourishment in a new way; from the food you prepare and eat, to the people surrounding your table. How can you create a slow kitchen and enjoy wellness on a new level? Listen in as Dr. Michael Finkelstein joins Dr. Mike to discuss what happens in a slow medicine kitchen.

What foods are included in a slow medicine kitchen?The concept of slow medicine typically includes using less aggressive care toward the end of life; but, it can also help you lead a healthier lifestyle at any age.Having a slow medicine kitchen allows you to experience nourishment in a new way; from the food you prepare and eat, to the people surrounding your table.How can you create a slow kitchen and enjoy wellness on a new level?Listen in as Dr. Michael Finkelstein joins Dr. Mike to discuss what happens in a slow medicine kitchen.

How can slow medicine help your overall health?Slow medicine is a growing trend in healing and has become more available in nursing homes. Slow medicine typically uses less aggressive care toward the end of life. Your whole body is connected, and when part of your body is out of sync with the other parts, it can create a domino effect on your health. To achieve and sustain optimal health, you might need a perspective that goes beyond the obvious symptoms and to become aware of what is happening in each area of your life. How can you "multitask" healthy living? Listen in as Michael Finkelstein, MD, shares what slow medicine is and how it can help with healthy multitasking.

How can slow medicine help your overall health?Slow medicine is a growing trend in healing and has become more available in nursing homes. Slow medicine typically uses less aggressive care toward the end of life.Your whole body is connected, and when part of your body is out of sync with the other parts, it can create a domino effect on your health.To achieve and sustain optimal health, you might need a perspective that goes beyond the obvious symptoms and to become aware of what is happening in each area of your life.How can you "multitask" healthy living?Listen in as Michael Finkelstein, MD, shares what slow medicine is and how it can help with healthy multitasking.

Typically, people with diabetes limit their carb intake to prevent blood sugar from soaring. But, what if you ate bread at the end of the meal?When you're eating a meal out at a restaurant, there's typically a bowl of bread on the table to satiate you until the main course arrives. However, instead of eating bread before your meal, it might actually benefit your health to eat it last. According to a study that was published in Diabetes Care, 11 middle-aged people with diabetes were given a meal of white bread, salad, and grilled chicken. The participants' blood sugar levels were measured before the meal, as well as 30, 60, and 120 minutes afterward. Researchers found that eating bread at the end of the meal was associated with a 30 percent drop in blood glucose levels, compared to those who ate bread at the beginning of the meal. How can you be carb smart if you're watching your sugar levels? Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the latest dietary tricks for diabetes, and how you can be "carb smart" while eating.

Typically, people with diabetes limit their carb intake to prevent blood sugar from soaring. But, what if you ate bread at the end of the meal?When you're eating a meal out at a restaurant, there's typically a bowl of bread on the table to satiate you until the main course arrives. However, instead of eating bread before your meal, it might actually benefit your health to eat it last.According to a study that was published in Diabetes Care, 11 middle-aged people with diabetes were given a meal of white bread, salad, and grilled chicken. The participants' blood sugar levels were measured before the meal, as well as 30, 60, and 120 minutes afterward.Researchers found that eating bread at the end of the meal was associated with a 30 percent drop in blood glucose levels, compared to those who ate bread at the beginning of the meal.How can you be carb smart if you're watching your sugar levels?Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the latest dietary tricks for diabetes, and how you can be "carb smart" while eating.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here 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 it true that the antioxidant era is over?Dr. Mike wants to be clear that no, it is not over. It's far from over. In fact, Dr. Mike wants you to know that if any scientist says that any outcome of a study is the definite answer, it's wrong. Science is constantly changing, and researchers are always finding new ways to look at things. You do have to be open minded to where the research is going.As you age, the antioxidants you have in your body don't work as well. That's why it's so important to eat foods containing antioxidants.Is it true that smell, or lack of it, is a sign of aging?It's actually been shown that a lack of smell increases your risk of mortality within five years.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here 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 it true that the antioxidant era is over? Dr. Mike wants to be clear that no, it is not over. It's far from over. In fact, Dr. Mike wants you to know that if any scientist says that any outcome of a study is the definite answer, it's wrong. Science is constantly changing, and researchers are always finding new ways to look at things. You do have to be open minded to where the research is going. As you age, the antioxidants you have in your body don't work as well. That's why it's so important to eat foods containing antioxidants. Is it true that smell, or lack of it, is a sign of aging? It's actually been shown that a lack of smell increases your risk of mortality within five years. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here 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:Have you heard about conditioning your blood flow to treat dementia?Dr. Mike needed to do some research on this, and he found that it falls under the theory of hormesis, which is the theory that a little bit of a stressor goes a long way and it stimulates protective processes in your body.Research published in the Augusta Chronicle says that briefly cutting off blood flow in the arm can stave off dementia, based on a chronic lack of blood flow in deeper parts of the brain.Dr. Mike, should one take nattokinase and vitamin K2? If so, what are the suggested doses?Dr. Mike says that you can take both nattokinase and vitamin K2. The worry comes in for some people who are trying to prevent clots; they are told to avoid vitamin K2.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here 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: Have you heard about conditioning your blood flow to treat dementia? Dr. Mike needed to do some research on this, and he found that it falls under the theory of hormesis, which is the theory that a little bit of a stressor goes a long way and it stimulates protective processes in your body. Research published in the Augusta Chronicle says that briefly cutting off blood flow in the arm can stave off dementia, based on a chronic lack of blood flow in deeper parts of the brain. Dr. Mike, should one take nattokinase and vitamin K2? If so, what are the suggested doses? Dr. Mike says that you can take both nattokinase and vitamin K2. The worry comes in for some people who are trying to prevent clots; they are told to avoid vitamin K2. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Should you be adding more brown seaweed to your diet?According to an article in Life Extension, the average life expectancy of the Japanese people is among the highest in the world. Some believe this is due to the types of foods they eat, as their diet differs vastly from the heavily processed foods you can find in North America. One food item in particular that's very popular in Japanese diets is brown seaweed, which is rich in fucoidan. Over 1,000 studies have been done on brown seaweed and the benefits of fucoidan, and researchers have found it can suppress chronic inflammation, restore immune competence, and impede cancer progression. What are some other benefits of brown seaweed? Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the Japanese longevity factor and the amazing benefits of brown seaweed.

Should you be adding more brown seaweed to your diet?According to an article in Life Extension, the average life expectancy of the Japanese people is among the highest in the world.Some believe this is due to the types of foods they eat, as their diet differs vastly from the heavily processed foods you can find in North America. One food item in particular that's very popular in Japanese diets is brown seaweed, which is rich in fucoidan.Over 1,000 studies have been done on brown seaweed and the benefits of fucoidan, and researchers have found it can suppress chronic inflammation, restore immune competence, and impede cancer progression.What are some other benefits of brown seaweed?Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the Japanese longevity factor and the amazing benefits of brown seaweed.

How can you prevent diabetes from happening?Your immune system is in charge of protecting your body against disease or other damaging foreign bodies. Is there a way you can engineer your immune system to prevent or stop diabetes? Diabetes is one of the most prominent diseases in society and is rapidly increasing with each new day. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million adults and children in the U.S. have diabetes, which accounts for 8.3 percent of the population. Dr. Todd M. Brusko joins Dr. Mike to discuss if (and how) your immune system can be engineered to stop diabetes.

How can you prevent diabetes from happening?Your immune system is in charge of protecting your body against disease or other damaging foreign bodies.Is there a way you can engineer your immune system to prevent or stop diabetes?Diabetes is one of the most prominent diseases in society and is rapidly increasing with each new day. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million adults and children in the U.S. have diabetes, which accounts for 8.3 percent of the population.Dr. Todd M. Brusko joins Dr. Mike to discuss if (and how) your immune system can be engineered to stop diabetes.