Antibiotics are critical to modern medicine, and have saved millions of lives since first being introduced in the mid-20th century. However, there are drawbacks to prescribing antibiotics when they’re not actually required.
Of course there’s the issue of antibiotic resistance, which is seen as a major threat to human health. And there are also unwanted side ... Show More
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What is the carnivore diet?
We’ve all heard about the importance of getting a balanced diet, but some people choose to ignore that advice completely, and those following the carnivore diet are a prime example.
As you may have guessed from its name, the carnivore diet involves eating almost exclusively meat ... Show More
5m 30s
Mar 2024
2508: Benefits of Probiotics
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Episode 2508:
Dr. Neal addresses the curiosity around Yakult, a popular probiotic drink, highlighting the gap in research regarding ... Show More
10m 32s
Sep 23
Recovering from Antibiotics
Antibiotics can save lives… but they can also wipe out your gut. In this episode, I walk you through a functional medicine roadmap for recovery: the first steps to take after antibiotics, how to rebuild your microbiome with probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods, and the nut ... Show More
47m 11s
Apr 2018
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!
Almost 100 years ago Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infections and diseases these antibiotics once treated are making a comeback. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they delve into the Who, ... Show More
31m 15s
Nov 2024
India’s Dangerous Misuse Of Antibiotics Pt 1
Indians are ingesting too many antibiotics. As a result, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a serious public health crisis, as many commonly used antibiotics are losing their effectiveness. Currently, about 70% of antibiotic treatments fail to work against infections, m ... Show More
30m 41s