It Is Better To Know

We've all heard about the sunshine vitamin，but what does it really do and what is its role in the body? Join us as we discuss vitamin D deficiency, why "vitamin" D is actually a misnomer, what 3 sources you can get vitamin D from, and how much vitamin D you need. We also explore if vitamin D helps in heart disease, depression, and immunity?! But wait... how do you know if you are vitamin D deficient?! AND is there such a thing as too much D.... too much vitamin D, that is? Tune in to find out! Then, we discuss winter driving tips in our mindless chatter segment, to get us ready for the snowpocalypse and much， much more. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

What are some of the CRAZIEST myths about COVID that you have heard? For example... can 5G networks transmit the COVID virus?! (and many more...) We take a plunge into the sea of rumours floating around about COVID and analyze them to discover if they are a MYTH or a FACT! Then, we move on to our mindless chatter segment of the week - continuing our dealbreakers discussion, this time about dealbreakers for both genders & for men! 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

We talk about getting COVID vaccines soon! We break down the criteria for these vaccines to get on the market, results of the Pfizer and Moderna trials, and speculate about the Sputnik V vaccine. Then, we discuss more about mRNA vaccines, side effects and storage requirements, who will get immunized first and analyze if there will be enough vaccines for everyone. Afterwards, we continue on with our mindless chatter segment this week: Black Friday shopping, sales and so much more.  

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

This week, we discuss more natural ways to improve your immune system. Listen to learn if you could carry out all 5 natural ways and minimize your chances of getting sick. Then on our mindless chatter segment this week, we delve into what the most common dating deal breakers are for women. Stay curious, my beautiful friends.  Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Welcome back, everybody! In this episode, we discuss how you can improve your immune system naturally. Is it even POSSIBLE to meddle in this process and boost your immune system?!  Listen to learn how you can you minimize your chances of getting sick during the winter season. In this week's mindless chatter segment, we continue to discuss Cecilia's dating life and dating red flags. Stay curious, my beautiful friends.  

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Accompany us this week on our journey into the world of COLD-FX and whether it helps boost immunity!  We dive into the history of ginseng which is the active ingredient in COLD-FX, its uses and its popularity, and how much a wild ginseng can sell on eBay. We also explore these questions: can you get ginseng naturally from foods, what people are using American ginseng for, what the heck are ginsenosides, what exactly is the evidence for ginseng for cold and flu, and what the dosing, side effects, and possible interactions are? But wait! There's more! Cecilia then gives us an exclusive update on her dating life! Tune in for an update about her *first* VIRTUAL date! We also discuss ideas for socially distanced dates, including how to have discussions with your date about navigating the new normal with the pandemic. Stay curious, my beautiful friends.   

Music : "Curious" is performed by Bonsai Mammal, written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

This week we take a deep dive into the world of echinacea! Learn about the history of echinacea,  the echinacea related tweet that went viral years ago, different uses of this herb, proving echinacea's medicinal powers with a rattlesnake venom bite,  intro to antibiotic resistance, how echinacea works in the immune system, evidence for use and recommended doses, and side effects and interactions. Halloween is also right around the corner! Your friendly neighbourhood pharmacists explain the origins of black and orange as Halloween's staple colors, how the word "lunatic" is related to the moon, and the significance of spiders! Warning! There is a scary Halloween story so beware! Stay curious, my beautiful friends. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Join us this week as we respond to a fan request to a popular question: does Vitamin C REALLY help boost your immune system? We discuss how the immune system works, how Vitamin C received its reputation for fighting off colds, and how Vitamin C helps with immune function. Next we have Valerie's first solo, what daily dosage of Vitamin C is recommended & food sources, what Vitamin C is shown to be possibly effective for, and our final word on vitamin C! We better "C" you listening to this episode! We also discuss whether too much honesty is good? What is the bystanders effect? And what you should yell instead of help! Stay curious, my beautiful friends.  

Music : "Curious" is performed by Bonsai Mammal, written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.