As one begins to age, the likelihood of experiencing bouts of discomfort and pain increases. In this episode, Dr. Power weighs in on some of the reasons for this, highlighting the deterioration of nerve insulation, inflammation, and obesity too. Tune in for all this and to hear a few solutions to the pain as well!

Is insomnia one price you pay for getting older? In today’s episode, Dr. Lawrence Power talks to us about this age-related symptom, explaining the causes behind gradual deterioration in sleep quality, and goes on to share surprising statistics that reveal how common insomnia is in the US. After hearing about both daytime and nighttime characteristics associated with insomnia, you’ll then find out about sleep hygiene and what goes into a good night’s sleep. Tune in and sleep tonight!

Whether it’s that time of year again, or a fickle diet, allergies can be a disruptive part of life. The armor we have against pesky allergy symptoms is built from birth. Today we talk about the hygiene hypothesis, what this means, and how a baby’s defenses are built up or even broken down. Dr. Powers then tells us how a parent’s habits can influence the efficacy of their infant’s immune system and explains how you can help improve your baby’s gut microbiology. Tune in today!

The latest strides in the fight against cancer involve utilizing a patient's immune system as the means to win the battle. Through the power of T cells, from the thymus gland, the immune system is literally able to eat the dangerous cancer cells. This process is aided by what is called bi-specific antibody therapy, where antibodies are used to help lock the T cells to their target.

We have all seen the graphic that represents the COVID-19 virus cell. But just how accurate are these depictions? There is a strong relation between reality and this image, as the characteristic spike we see in pictures exists in real COVID cells, although slightly differently. This spike is what enables the virus to penetrate a victim's cell walls, and any effective vaccine will most assuredly combat this danger through imitation.

Drinking too much coffee will start to have negative effects on your body so it is a good idea to switch to tea if you like hot drinks with a kick. Tea contains theobromine, a different stimulant from the caffeine in coffee, and in today’s show we learn more about them. Dr. Power talks about the origins of caffeine and theobromine, the benefits of tea for mindfulness, and more!

The modern industrial diet is responsible for a new style of eating more heavily weighted towards all-day grazing than the classical three meal per day style. Eating in this way results in a far higher daily calorie intake than is necessary and so should be balanced with an appropriate amount of exercise. Tune in today to learn more.

Recent lab studies have shown that the quantity of additives the average human being consumes per year is a cause for concern. In today’s show, we learn that the damaging effects food additives have on our bodies has a lot to do with the way they interact with the gut microbiome. For some valuable information about the havoc our industrial diet wreaks on our bowel bugs, tune in today!

The industrial diet is filled with chemicals, so you are probably wondering whether they are safe? As best we know, yes, but as Dr. Power explains today, studies currently only look at the short-term effects. We hear some examples of how problems may only emerge decades later. Tune in today!

Enjoying a few drinks may be fun at the time but the next morning is certainly no walk in the park. Hangovers can really get the best of you, so in today’s episode, Dr. Power shares advice on how to ensure you are not hungover after a night out. He also offers some alternative ways other than drinking for you to boost your mood. Be sure to tune in today!