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A podcast by two sad girls chatting about everything from pop culture to academia to the macabre.
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Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.
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Sick Sad World is a bi-weekly podcast on the dark and macabre. Co-Hosts Mari and Jasmine will take on grisly murders, spooky ghost stories, alien tales, and all things creepy, bringing their unique perspectives and (hopefully) witty banter. New episodes every other Friday! (Content warnings included before each story) If you’d like to share a spooky story, suggest a theme or case, or just want to let us know how lovely we are, send us an e-mail at sicksadworldpod@gmail.com. Mari is a nonbina ...
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10 Foods That Scare Doctors | Dr. Neal Barnard
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These are the foods that doctors should never tell their patients to eat. They can destroy your health when eaten regularly. Many have been shown to cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Leading nutrition expert Dr. Neal Barnard shares his list of the 10 foods everyone should be scared of. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck…
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Ozempic: Alternatives, Side Effects, and Benefits | Dr. Michael Greger
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Millions are searching for an alternative to Ozempic. Why? Besides cost being an issue, the side effects can be unbearable. Most people only stay on the weight loss drug for two months before stopping. For all the good it does for weight loss, there are a ton of unwanted side effects, including "O face." The good news is that there are natural alte…
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Sickness With a Side of Fries: The SAD State of U.S. Hospitals | Dr. Roxanne Becker
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Americans say there is no place for the likes of McDonald's and Chick-fil-A in hospitals. The giants of fast food are serving greasy, fatty, artery-clogging foods in the same building where patients are receiving artery-opening stents and pacemakers. Often these lifesaving surgeries are just a floor or two above where the unhealthy combo meals are …
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How to Get Someone to Go Vegan | Catherine Perez
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Have you ever tried to get someone to eat a vegan meal? It can lead to blank stares, immediate pushback, arguments, and worse. But there is a way to encourage someone to begin thinking about it without coming across as intimidating. Catherine Perez is a registered dietitian, social media star, and author of Peaceful Kitchen: More than 100 Cozy Plan…
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More Flavonoids Means Less Dementia | Dr. Neal Barnard
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Studies show that flavonoids are packed with compounds that lower the risk of dementia as we age. Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the groundbreaking study on this potent and indispensable brain-protecting nutrient. Flavonoids are also proven to reduce the risk of many other diseases. Dr. Barnard delivers those benefits as well when he joins "The Weigh…
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Molly Patrick is a self-described dirty girl who loves to eat clean. Her path to healthy living is unique to say the least, but it has also helped her transform thousands of others into the healthy bodies they've always desired. Molly grew up living off the land. Her parents fashioned their home out of mud, straw, and rocks. They did not have elect…
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Massive Weight Loss, Massive Microbiome Changes | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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The microbiome undergoes a radical transformation during massive weight loss. The result has a profound impact on your health. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, explains the changes during this episode of The Exam Room Podcast. Dr. B talks about what likely happened to the microbiome of "The Weight Loss …
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PCOS: Beauty Queen's Diet Made Symptoms Vanish | Holly Plank
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A beauty queen eliminated her symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by changing her diet. Holly Plank is one of the millions of women who suffer from PCOS. She tried many treatments, but it wasn't until she became focused on her diet that she was able to conquer them. The same changes also helped Holly eradicate the symptoms of premenstrual …
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72% of Women Don't Know This Prevents Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi Funk
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Only about 1 in 4 women are aware of a change they can make that lowers their risk of breast cancer. And it's simple. Half of all breast cancer cases are preventable, according to decades of research. In Dr. Kristi Funk's estimation, as many as 90% of cases are preventable. Dr. Funk, breast cancer surgeon and a leading prevention expert, joins The …
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Foods That Make You Happy, Foods That Make You Sad | Dr. Neal Barnard
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Food can have a huge influence on your mood. Some foods can make you happy while others can often contribute to sadness and depression. Discover the foods than can improve your mood and the ones to avoid that may bring you down when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Topics Discussed - How food…
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Doctor's Advice: What to Do When Your Gut Is Sick | Dr. Alan Desmond
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A doctor gives advice to patients whose gut and digestive issues are destroying their quality of life. Dr. Alan Desmond walks patients through the best way to address gut health issues and offers hope that can unlock the secrets to healing when other treatments may have failed. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podc…
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Foods That Reduce Pain and Inflammation | Dr. Nabiha Gill
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There are foods that can help lower inflammation and chronic pain in the body. These powerful foods can work to soothe the swollen and inflamed joints and other aches and pains that many of us live with every day. Dr. Nabiha Gill is a lifestyle medicine and physical rehabilitation physician who has experienced the pain relief firsthand. She now edu…
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Seed Oils: Healthy or Not? | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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The pros and cons of seed oils for your health come into focus. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and bestselling author of Fiber Fueled, goes in depth and puts seed oils under the microscope as we learn what they could mean for your health. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. In This Episode - What are…
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One Twin Goes Vegan, One Does Not: 8 Weeks, Big Results | Dr. Christopher Gardner
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The premise: 22 sets of healthy twins are put to the test. One identical twin begins to eat an entirely plant-based diet while their sibling eats a meaty omnivorous diet. While 70% of the diets were identical, 30% of the omnivorous diet was comprised of meat and other animal foods. It would be that 30% that proved the difference maker in terms of t…
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She Overcame POTS, EDS, and MCAS After Changing Her Diet | Molly Gibson
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Molly Gibson is thriving once again after overcoming three debilitating illnesses. In high school, her life was derailed by postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). She went from being a highly competitive athlete to completely bedridden. After years of suffering, she began to eat…
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Multivitamins May Not Be as Healthy as You Think | Dr. Neal Barnard
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Multivitamins are thought to be great additions to your diet, but research shows the opposite may be true. In fact, one study finds a multivitamin may increase the risk of mortality. Other data shows a multivitamin may have little to no effect on your health. That said, there are instances when a multivitamin is healthy and beneficial. It can all b…
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Olive Oil Overhyped? Expert Study Finally Reveals The Answer | Dr. Monica Aggarwal
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The truth about olive oil and your health is becoming clear. The results of a well-designed randomized clinical trial yield the answer to a puzzling question: Is olive oil healthy? The lead researcher, Dr. Monica Aggarwal, discusses what she calls "provocative data" gathered from the study. Would olive oil still prove to a healthy food if all parti…
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Desserts Naturally Sweetened with Fruit: Sugar Free, No Guilt! | Chef AJ
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Learn how to make delicious desserts using fruit and not sugar! This can be done for everything from brownies to cakes to cookies to pies and ice cream. This method significantly slashes calories and gives you guilt-free healthy boost! Chef AJ joins "The Weight Loss Champion" on The Exam Room Live to talk about how it's done and showcase one of her…
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Ranking Processed Foods: Healthiest and Most Harmful | Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD
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Not all processed foods are created equally. Some lower the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Dr. Hana Kahleova ranks the best and worst processed foods for your health when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Plus, why will a vegan diet help you look and feel younger more than a Mediterranean diet? …
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This Food Causes Cancer And We Eat A Lot Of It | Dr. Neal Barnard
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One of the most popular foods in the world is causing cancer. The average American eats almost 60 pounds of it every year. Red meat. Whether it's a hamburger or steak, red meat is strongly linked to cancer. The World Health Organization classifies it as a class 2a carcinogen, putting it in the same category as scores of hazardous chemicals and othe…
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Erectile Dysfuntion: Easy Solution to Hard Problem | Dr. Rob Ostfeld
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A middle-aged man was able to fully reverse erectile dysfunction after decades by changing his diet. We present the remarkable case and the foods that help ED with Dr. Robert Ostfeld. He is the Director of Preventative Cardiology at Montefiore Health System. The New York-based cardiologist joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam …
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Controlling Blood Sugar With Diet | Brian Carlsen, MD, and Lauren Plunkett, RDN
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Discover how a plant-based diet can benefit people with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Brian Carlsen of the Mayo Clinic and dietitian Lauren Plunkett from Mastering Diabetes both have type 1 diabetes. They discuss how they've been able to reduce their insulin needs in half by changing their eating habits. They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on…
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Fighting Heart Disease The PlantStrong Way | Rip Esselstyn
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The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. But it's still viewed as manly and macho to eat foods that can send you to an early grave. It just doesn't make sense. But a former firefighter and high-level athlete is creating healthy hamburgers, pizza, and other "macho eats" to ensure no man card gets left behind while their risk…
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Olive Oil: New Concerns Arise | Dr. Neal Barnard
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Is olive oil unhealthy? A new study analyzes whole food, plant-based diets with and without olive oil and how they affect the heart and cardiometabolic risk factors. Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the study and surprising findings when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live. Previous research has shown that a healthy …
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Fake Meat vs. Real Meat: Major Nutrition Comparison From 50 Years of Research | Dr. Matt Nagra
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This is a full nutritional comparison between fake and real meat. How do chicken, pork, and steak impact the risk of heart disease compared to plant-based meat alternatives? Dr. Matthew Nagra is lead author of a study analyzing the health risks and benefits of plant-based meat alternatives. He utilized data from 1970-2023 to determine the long-term…
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