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Radio Naturopath Episode 543: How Much Caffeine for Health, Bergamot and Cholesterol, Cocoa Flavanols and Your Heart

Radio Naturopath Episode 543: How Much Caffeine, Bergamot and Cholesterol, Cocoa Flavanols and Heart Health
Fran Storch

This week, I reviewed the cyclosporiasis outbreak a little more; not much has changed. I'm waiting to hear a friend's experience with treatment. Then, I got into how much caffeine is enough, or too much? According to the American Heart Association, 400 mg is fine for most people! It's NOT fine for me. I'd be wired, tired, heart skipping beats, and headaches! Hence individualized medicine. Then we talked about whether bergamot can really help lower cholesterol, and cocoa flavanols and heart health. 

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

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

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. 

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