Healthy Talk

Your body makes them; so doesn't it make sense to replace them?It makes perfect sense to replace low levels of hormones. Without them, your brain cannot talk to your body. The result is disease and aging. So why are so many aging adults not taking hormones? They're scared. Well, let's dispel the myth that replacing hormones is dangerous. In this segment of Healthy Talk, Dr. Mike presents solid research and evidence supporting hormone replacement therapy.

Suppress your appetite and stop cheating on your diet by taking white kidney bean extract.Excess calorie consumption has become epidemic in the United States. The invariable result is more overweight Americans and a litany of associated health problems. A crucial component of a longevity or weight loss program is reducing portion size and the quantity of ingested calories. A natural supplement has been developed to help tame hunger and promote satiety so more people can adhere to lower-calorie diets. Intrigued? Join Dr. Mike to learn about the newest natural appetite suppressant, white kidney bean extract.

It's not rocket science... you can make healthy holiday meals that taste good too.Does the thought of preparing a holiday meal stress you out? Want to learn new – and more healthful – ways to prepare some old-time favorites? Elliott Prag is a full-time chef instructor at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health (NGI) and frequent contributor to Vegetarian Times. He joins Dr. Mike to discuss ways to make healthy holiday meals that taste good too.

Also known as frankincense, boswellia produces a sap containing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic compounds.There are few herbs that have boswellia's mystical reputation. For centuries, it was considered sacred by many religions... both for its healing properties and traditional importance in many religious rituals. Also known as frankincense, boswellia produces a sap containing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic compounds. Taken in pill form, an extract from the plant can significantly reduce pain and improve mood. Special guest, Dr. Reza Ghorbani, joins Dr. Mike to share the many benefits of boswellia, as well as how you can incorporate it into your health regimen.

Changing ingrained habits can be a painful process. However, it's an essential part of leading a pain -ree life.While changing your lifestyle to include more exercise and a better diet to reduce your weight will do wonders to ease your chronic aches and pains, changing ingrained habits can be a difficult process. However, it's an essential part of leading a pain-free life. Dr. Reza Ghorbani joins Dr. Mike to discuss the simple steps you can take to reduce chronic pain.

Replenishing your gut with probiotics can lead to fewer chronic diseases and a stronger immune system.Probiotics have formed a vital part of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets for thousands of years, in the form of fermented milk and vegetable products such as yogurt and pickles. They are credited, in part, for the relatively low rates of chronic, age-related diseases that prevail in those regions. In this segment of Healthy Talk, Dr. Mike discusses how you can benefit from healthy gut bacteria through diet and supplementation.

Nanoparticles, infrared light and melting tumors – a simple science project for 17-year-old Angela Zhang.Most teenage girls spend their free time hanging out with their friends and figuring out how to outwit their parents. But Angela Zhang spends her time somewhat more productively. The 17-year-old has found a possible cure for cancer. The extraordinary sophomore at Harvard University was the 2011 Siemens National Individual Winner in math and science and the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship. Her research on cancer diagnostics and therapy has been featured on CNN and CBS. Additionally, Angela has presented her research to President Obama at the 2012 White House Science Fair. She joins Dr. Mike to talk about her research and plans for the future.

Learn about a few simple, everyday movements for preventing pain, illness and even early death.While the technologies of modern times have given us improved quality of life and vastly increased life-expectancy, they have not come without costs. Effectively, your mind is over-loaded with information while your physical body is under-loaded, despite the seeming increase in "exercise." Dr. Joan Vernikos, research scientist and former director of NASA's Life Sciences Division, presents a comprehensive explanation as to why Americans are so unhealthy — and delivers the solution: an easy-to-follow, scientifically proven plan to restore Americans' health.

If you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, don't wait any longer... learn how to get your life back with this new treatment approach.Since 1989, Dr. Steven Hotze and his team of medical experts have treated over 25,000 hypothyroid patients successfully using his 8-point treatment regimen centered in natural, bio-identical hormone and thyroid therapy, allergy treatment, proper nutrition, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. Dr. Hotze likes to say "If you're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, don't waste another minute. Get your life back today!" Join Dr. Hotze and Dr. Mike as they discuss this revolutionary treatment plan.

Using a blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism might not be as accurate as previously thought.In the 1960s, pharmaceutical companies started coming out with synthetic thyroid hormone and developed a blood test to determine and diagnose hypothyroidism. The blood test became the standard of diagnosis and it's still used today. But, given new information on the scientific docket, using this test often leads to a misdiagnosis. Dr. Steven Hotze joins Dr. Mike to discuss how you and your doctor can overcome this serious problem.

Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and is an underlying factor in many of the diseases associated with aging.Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and is an underlying factor in many of the diseases associated with aging. But by reducing this chronic inflammation, you can actually live a longer and substantially healthier life. How do you do this? A new target for lowering inflammation is HMGB-1 – what some scientists are calling the "inflammatory switch" in aging adults. Researchers have discovered that an extract from mung beans can inhibit HMGB-1 and dramatically lower inflammation. Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this exciting research.

Maintaining balanced neurotransmitter levels along with healthy blood flow to the brain can be an effective strategy to lessen the impact of a migraine headache.Research has shown that two ingredients, magnesium and gastrodin, an exotic orchid extract, work in unique ways to lessen the distress of migraine pain. Magnesium has been shown to be a major factor in relaxing the smooth muscles within the blood vessels. This, in turn, supports normal blood flow and helps promote head comfort. Gastrodin enhances the presence of the calming neurotransmitter, GABA. Studies show that the combination of magnesium and gastrodin is a powerful, effective, all-natural migraine treatment.

When B12 is low, all sorts of symptoms and problems develop, from anxiety and depression to muscles spasms and memory loss.Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy cell growth and repair. When it's low, all sorts of symptoms and problems develop, from anxiety and depression to muscles spasms and memory loss. Sally Pacholok, an emergency room nurse with over 25 years' experience, joins Dr. Mike to discuss her own journey of misdiagnoses and failed therapies. She is passionate about the need to educate the public about the dangerous consequences of this hidden and all-too-common disease.

Learn how cancer patients can blend alternative therapies with traditional cancer treatments.Information is the best weapon in the fight for your life. Dr. Kevin Ryan empowers patients with knowledge in his book, When Tumor is the Rumor and Cancer is the Answer. Dr. Ryan joins Dr. Mike to discuss how cancer patients can blend alternative therapies with traditional cancer treatments. His book is a guide for patients from diagnosis through treatment and even death. The goal, he says, is to make patients active participants in their treatment... at home and in the examination room.

A forward thinking foot and ankle surgeon uses stem cells to treat common runner's injuries.Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Richard Braver, has begun utilizing both platelet rich plasma injections and stem cell treatments for common injuries. The goal of these procedures is to allow patients to heal from injuries using the body's own healing mechanisms, as opposed to traditional surgeries. These FDA-approved, non-surgical therapies have proven ideal for athletes, including Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez, Hines Ward and Brandon Roy; as well as those who wish to avoid surgical procedures.