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Radio Naturopath Episode 400: Starch, Sugar, Fat and Cholesterol; Two Newer Drugs

June 12, 2023

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This week, I talked about how starch, sugar, saturated and hydrogenated fats affect cholesterol. It's not as simple as you think! Saturated fat is NOT shown to be that bad for cholesterol, and too much starch ...

Radio Naturopath Episode 338: Happy Valentine’s Day! History, Chocolate, and Love; Herbs To Help With Blood Pressure

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February 16, 2022

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This week Ron and I talked about Valentine's Day and our relationship, since it's also our anniversary. 17 years and going strong! We also talked about why chocolate is good for you, and how it came to be part...

Radio Naturopath Episode 321: Dietary Fats and Your Health

Zach Kopacz

October 6, 2021

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This week I talked about fats. Essential fatty acids, saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsatured, medium chain triglycerides. Certain fats are really good for your health, and certain fats really aren't. You ne...

Radio Naturopath Episode 307: Statins: Pros and Cons, More Natural Help for Cardiovascular Disease

Zach Kopacz

June 23, 2021

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This week we have more discussion of cardiovascular health. We touch on how statins actually help to lower cardiovascular risk, but also the problems associated with them. We also suggest ways to mitigate thes...

Radio Naturopath Episode 301: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine and Blood Clots, Happy Cannabis Day!

Julia Pugmire

April 30, 2021

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This week I talked about the blood clotting situation with the Johnson & Johnson and Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccinations. In the US, the J&J vaccination administration has been put on pause until the go...

Radio Naturopath Episode 295: J&J vs. Moderna/Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy, Eat More Produce and Protein

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March 3, 2021

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Today we talked about what it's good for you to eat your fruits and vegetables. You'd think it would be obvious, but a lot of Americans still aren't that great at it. We talked about ways to prepare your veget...

Radio Naturopath Episode 293: Visiting When You’re Not Vaccinated, Liver Friendly Foods

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February 17, 2021

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Today we discussed whether it's a good idea to visit your vaccinated family if you are non-vaccinated, and the short answer is maybe. The vaccine isn't 100% effective, you can still transmit it, anyone under 1...

Radio Naturopath Episode 288: Why Ron and I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine; Why the Mediterranean Diet Is Good For You

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January 13, 2021

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Ron and I got the COVID-19 vaccine! We talk about why we made the decision to do it, what we experienced, and some ways to help mitigate side effects. We got a great question about the benefits of the Medit...

Radio Naturopath Episode 112: All about Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1C and Gallstones

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January 26, 2017

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Just what exactly is hemoglobin A1C, and why does your doctor want you to lower it? Here's what it is and some natural medicine help for getting it down. Also, help for gallstones short of having the gallbladde...

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