In this episode of "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Friedman answers some of his listeners' most pressing questions.

Listen in for all the details. 


Is it true that drinking olive oil every day is healthy? If so, how much, and how can I choose the best brand of olive oil?

 -Jimmy from Las Vegas NV

Can a lack of sleep lead to weight gain?

-Stephanie from Sarasota FL 


Any advice for committing to getting healthy in 2021?

-Katie Lynn from Williamstown NJ


What are your thoughts on the blood type diet? Is it a myth or legit?

-Abigail from Wilmington NC


What's better, raw or cooked vegetables?

-Bob from Cleveland OH


I've heard seltzer water isn't healthy and can damage my teeth. Is there any truth to this? 

-Deborah from Bloomington MN


Is there a health risk from the ink used when getting a tattoo?

-Mark from New York NY


What's the difference between gluten-free oatmeal and regular oatmeal?

-Charlene in Albuquerque NM


Sometimes I crave sweet, sometimes I crave salty. What do cravings mean and how can I stop them? 

-Ann from Dallas TX


My wife is afraid to lift weights because she doesn't want to be too muscular. Should she be concerned? 

-Dan from Dayton OH



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