Internet influencers have been pushing “immune boosters” during the pandemic — claiming they’ve got just the pill, berry or brew to rev up our body’s defenses. But is there really a way to boost our immune system? We’re finding out whether these vitamins and supplements truly work as a shield against colds and viruses. We speak to public health Prof. Tim Cau ... Show More
Sep 25
How to Smell like a Dog, with Ed Yong
Ever wonder why your dog just loves to sniff your junk? Well, it turns out it’s because other animals perceive the world in wild ways that we’re just beginning to understand. So today, we’re immersing ourselves in their world, talking about the cutting-edge science of how animals ... Show More
48m 10s
May 2021
170: How to Fix Fatigue, Plus What Women Need to Know About Fasting | Amy Shah, MD
Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with an undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell in Nutrition, medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, then further research and residency training at the Harvard Hospitals, and advanced training at the Columbia Pr ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2021
Why Woo Woo Works: The Science behind Holistic Therapies with Dr. David Hamilton
In this episode of The HEAL Podcast I sit down with Dr. David Hamilton to talk about his new book, Why Woo Woo Works. We break down the science behind holistic therapies, the placebo effect and the incredible healing power of kindness. Dr. Hamilton is a writer, columnist, speake ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2022
#325 Hotcakes: Fluid Wars revisited, Sleep & Weight Loss, Vitamin D, Pneumonia and HBV Vaccine Updates
Find out whether balanced solutions beat saline in the ICU (fluid wars revisited), how sleep affects weight loss and calorie intake, whether or not Vitamin D can prevent autoimmune disease, new guidelines for pneumonia and hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination, and the utility of ultraso ... Show More
45m 34s
Aug 2020
The Gut Health MD: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz On Optimizing Your Microbiome (In A Pandemic)
“Your brain's best friend is your gut. You can't separate the two. If you have an unhealthy gut, it's going to affect your brain.”Will Bulsiewicz, MDWe are living in a moment of compounding collective stress---personal, pandemic, economic, civic, and political. This trauma and tu ... Show More
2h 15m
Apr 2019
What Is The Tea With Vaccines, Hunty? with Dr. Nina Shapiro
Dr. Nina Shapiro is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She joins Jonathan to discuss the history and importance of vaccinations, how vaccines work, good science versus bad science, thou ... Show More
54m 30s
Dec 2021
Episode 147: Dr. Bruce Lipton – Internationally Recognized Leader in Bridging Science and Spirit, Stem Cell Biologist & Bestselling Author
Dr. Bruce Lipton is an Internationally Recognized Leader in Bridging Science and Spirit, Stem Cell Biologist & Bestselling Author. We’re often told the mind can be powerful and the way we view things can actually change the outcome of certain situations. And almost always, what d ... Show More
1h 32m