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George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work?This is a question that has been raised more recently as skeptics of probiotics appeal to the probiotics industry for in-depth answers. Parakevakos’ nonprofit organization has been leading the charge on the science and safety of probiotics for the past two decades.He joins Dr. Friedman in this encore episode from February 2021 to share what science says when it comes to probiotic efficacy and safety, and address misconceptions on how and when to use them.

CBD is everywhere these days, from specialty markets to your local grocery store. Research shows it may be an effective treatment for inflammation, pain, anxiety, insomnia, depression, post-traumatic stress, and even autoimmune disease. But, not all CBD is created equal. Due to a lack of regulations, many CBD products on the market contain an undisclosed amount of THC, pesticides, metals, and other toxic additives.Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran, two professional athletes, join Dr. Friedman to share their stories on how CBD changed their lives and how getting the right quality product can change yours in this encore episode from October 2019.Matt and Kevin break through all the confusion on CBD and answer your questions about the difference between CBD & cannabis, the legality of CBD, and the most effective ways to use it (tincture, cream, pills, infusers), and more.

Do you eat because you are really hungry or because your brain tells you to? Well, Dr. Will Cole is back on the show to share how we can tune into our body's natural hunger signals instead of just eating on autopilot.10 years ago, Dr. Cole started the first functional medicine telehealth center in the world and has gone on to become a sought-after functional medicine expert consulting with people around the globe. He's been named one of the top 50 functional integrative doctors in the nation, helping people suffering from thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more.Today, he joins us to talk all about inflammation, fasting, and his latest book, the New York Times bestselling Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health.

We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity!Science journalist Marta Zaraska says it's not just diet and exercise that helps with our longevity, it's a support network of family and friends.Join Dr. Friedman as he explores how the secret to living a longer life may not be on your plate or fork, but rather through empathy and kindness in this encore episode from July 2020.

Nearly half of the population is considered obese. 88 million American adults are pre-diabetic and 100 million have high blood pressure. People continue to try fad diets, cut fat, reduce carbs and eliminate sugar, but it's not making a dent. In his new book, The End of Craving, Mark Schatzker takes a deep dive into food and its purpose. He believes that by restoring the relationship between nutrition and the essential joy of eating, we can live longer and happier lives. Mark Schatzker is an award-winning writer based in Toronto. He is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, and a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Condé Nast Traveler, and Bloomberg Pursuits. He is also the author of The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor and Steak: One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef.

Most people desire to live a healthier, happier, and more prosperous life. Yet as the years go by, many of us end up at the same place.A ship at sea won't develop barnacles, but a stagnant ship will. Has your life become stagnant, with mental barnacles?Jack Canfield has spent decades helping people go from where they are to where they want to be. If you want to increase your confidence, overcome obstacles, and live life with passion and purpose, you don't want to miss this episode from December 2020.

Wouldn't it be great to be able to recognize if somebody was telling you the truth? Or what if you could decode the hidden messages while dating? Or if you're a public speaker, the skills of knowing if your message was well-received?  Then there are those of you that simply want to be able to watch celebrity interviews or depositions, and know if that person is being truthful.Our guest today is behavior and body language expert Scott Rouse, and he has critiqued the body language of politicians, celebrities, criminals, and serial killers. In addition, he's been recently creating the patient engagement loop, where he helps healthcare professionals with nonverbal keys to make patients happier and attain a better treatment outcome.Scott holds multiple certificates and advanced interrogation skills, and he's been trained alongside the FBI, Secret Service, US Military Intelligence, and the Department of Defense. His advanced skills and nonverbal communication have made him the go-to expert for many Fortune 500 CEOs

Healthcare in the US has become a touchy, politicized topic. Our guest says it's a broken system and is here to tell us why.In fact, Dr. Reagan Anderson wrote a book on the issue, Universal Deathcare: A Solution for Healthcare in the Age of Entitlement.Dr. Reagan Anderson is a former Combat Doctor with two deployments to Iraq who is now attacking the healthcare crisis with an informed and comprehensive strategy borne from being a successful Dermatologist, business owner, professor, speaker, author, and entrepreneur.Listen to this encore episode from April 2021 as he talks about the importance of prevention in modern healthcare, getting people to take control of their own health, and how we got to such fragmented and political views of healthcare.

Are you struggling with conditions like brain fog, depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, or OCD? If so, what you're eating could be to blame! Your food fuels your brain, and your brain needs the best fuel possible.Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist, and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Naidoo is a nationally and international pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry, having founded the first US hospital-based clinical service in this area. She is the author of the book, "This Is Your Brain on Food." She talks in this encore episode from April 2021 about the ideal brain diet, managing stress with the food we eat, and the top foods to stop eating altogether (or at least cut back on).

In this episode of "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions. Listen in for all the details. This inflation is unbearable. With food prices on the rise, are there any money-saving strategies that you can share?Nancy Meadows - Schaumburg, ILI drink 1-2 glasses of red wine with dinner. Is there a specific type of red wine that's healthier or does it not matter?Eileen Mitchells - Valdosta, GA  An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Are some healthier than others, and what about the sugar content in apples?Brenda O'Brien - Casper, WYI want organic pasture-raised eggs, but always doubt the ones in the grocery store are actually pasture-raised. Do I need to go to a farmers market?Kristin McCarthy - Springhill, TNI have a food intolerance to several things I used to be able to eat with no problem. Why all of a sudden am I not able to eat foods I used to love?Dolores Cohen, Tennessee I love to salt my food. Is salt really as bad as we've been led to believe?Mark Evans - Tamp