Radio Naturopath Episode 525: Electrostim, Creatine, Mediterranean Diet and Stroke, Dubai Chocolate, Early to Bed!

This week, I talked about how an electrostim device may be helpful for back pain, nerve pain, and spinal stenosis pain. Just attach electrodes and get an auto-massage! Then, CREATINE, it's all the rage, and probably can be helpful for you too! The Mediterranean diet is studied to be protective against stroke risk in women. And, what's up with that Dubai chocolate craze, and where did all the pistachios go??? We started a series on SLEEP, as in why you should go to bed earlier. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 524: Tooth Extraction, Natural Treatment of Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Stomach Bugs

This week, I talked about what it's like to get a tooth extraction! No straws, no hot/spicy, no crunchy! Then I talked about LOWER respiratory illnesses, since I talked about UPPER ones last week. Coughs and mucus, supplements and herbs to take, teas to drink, and lots of hydrotherapy! We finished with how to prevent and treat GI bugs naturally. Hint: wash EVERYTHING, a lot!

Radio Naturopath Episode 523: Your 2026 Primer on Natural Care for Colds and Flus

This week, I did a review of natural care for colds and flus, since people are gang-housed indoors and spreading the viruses! Neti-pots, nasal sprays, teas, herbs, vitamins, rest, diet, all the things! Your natural primer for your winter immune system.

Radio Naturopath Episode 522: What It’s Like To Get An Iridotomy, Valentine’s Day for Singles, Chocolate and Health

This week, I talked about what it was like to get laser iridotomy surgery! As with most things, it wasn't that bad. Still using drops for a few more days and will have the next one later in the month. I then talked about lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, with the NEXT topic, great ideas for self care! Then I went on to why chocolate is good for you, which bears repeating this time of year. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 521: Femoral Neuralgia, Natural Glaucoma Treatment, Easy New Year’s Resolutions

This week, I gave the update on my femoral nerve (may be over-exercising) and my narrow angles (going to have the iridotomies!) We talked about narrow angles and how they are treated. Looks like they're more conservative in the UK and China; in the US, you get those iridotomies! We talked about natural ways to keep that intraocular pressure low, including herbs, and things to avoid if you have narrow angles. Then we finished up with the last of those easy New Year's resolutions!

Radio Naturopath Episode 520: PRP Injection, Narrow Eye Angles, The 2026 Food Pyramid

This week, I talked about getting a PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection in my right knee to treat osteoarthritis. It was a fairly easy experience! I have minor swelling, and Dr. Zach said expect it to improve slowly over a couple of weeks. I also got diagnosed with NARROW ANGLES in my eyes WITHOUT increased eye pressure, but I need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. I am at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma, which is vision-threatening. However, I think because I have normal pressure I'm at less risk. I'd be happier if I were seeing the ophthalmologist TOMORROW. 

Then I discussed the new upside food pyramid from the USDA. I am mostly in favor of it! It encourages people to cut way back on processed food, starches and sugars, and to consume more protein and produce, things I have been encouraging my patients to do for years. Nutritionists complain that it encourages more red meat, but that advice is more nuanced and I discuss that. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 519: Compression Sleeves for Nerve Pain, New Year’s Resolutions You Can Do

This week, I talked about lingering nerve issues for both myself and Ron since our respective surgeries. I have discovered that compression is helpful, specifically compression wear! I have most of my discomfort in my lateral left thigh, and when I wear a sleeve in that area, it significantly calms the discomfort, at least while I'm wearing it. Ron finds leg/foot sleeves helpful for his foot neuropathy. It at least feels better for a while! I also talked about, you guessed it, New Year's Resolutions. They mostly have to do with being kind to yourself, especially around food. More of that next week! 

Radio Naturopath Episode 518: 2025 Health News Wrapup: Longevity, Supplements, Measles, GLP-1s; Get More Essential Fatty Acids

This week, I gave the wrapup for popular health news and topics in 2025. People were interested in longevity and healthy aging; those notorious GLP-1 and GIP drugs for weight loss; the best vitamins, minerals, and supplements for health. Big stories dealt with when the body starts aging rapidly; protein powders and lead levels; measles outbreaks and vitamin A. We finished with a discuss of a study that shows that most people in the world don't get enough essential fatty acids, and ways to do that. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 517: Natural Remedies for a Peristent Cold, Adequate Vitamin D Can Prevent Repeat Heart Attacks

This week, I talked about this cold that's going around, that prevented me from making a new show last week! It makes you tired, the mucus goes backwards and gives you a sore throat, and the thing sticks around for 2-4 weeks. Good times! Here's all sorts of natural ways to address it. I also talked about how higher levels of serum Vitamin D can be protective against repeat heart attacks and strokes, and what blood levels are ideal. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 516: Japanese Fitness Walking and Essential Exercises, Long Walks, Red Light Therapy, Dehydration and Anxiety, Sleep, Dementia, and Productivity

This week, it was a hodgepodge of good stuff! First, we talked about Japanese fitness walking, or interval walking training (IWT). Gentler than high intensity interval training, and so many health benefits! Then we discussed how longer, sustained walks positively affect health. And the five essential Japanese morning exercises! We touched on red light therapy for healing, then went on to how dehydration increases anxiety. Who knew? And sleep: get better sleep to prevent dementia, and power naps for better focus, cognition, and productivity.