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Episode 336: The Iodine Farm
We went over the importance of Iodine to your health in an earlier episode. In this one, we go more in-depth about seaweed is an Iodine Farm. One of the best sources of not just Iodine but also other minerals is seaweed in all of its different forms. Why is seaweed such a great s ... Show More
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Episode 335: The Fart Episode
Gas, flatulence, passing wind – whatever you call it, it’s about as welcome as a scorpion on a lounge chair. In this episode, Dr. Nedd explains the mysteries of the fart and what they mean for your health, including: What determines how loud they are. Why some are smelly while ot ... Show More
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Episode 334: Daylight Savings Time and Sleep Problems
We’re used to turning our clocks forward in the Spring and back in the Fall. But why? And what effects on our health does this have? In this episode, Dr. Nedd goes over what the Midwestern Doctor and his own research says about the health aspects of the change each year, dives a ... Show More
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