5-HTP or melatonin, which one is better for insomnia? 5-HTP is preferred because it encourages your body to make more serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is one of the "feel-good hormones" while melatonin enhances your sleep quality. Furthermore, 5-HTP is on the reactant side of the biochemical reaction, rather than being an end-product like melatonin, so there is less chance of interfering with your own body's production of melatonin. Video credits: Vecteezy

Welcome to the Nutrible MD Podcast. Your host - Dr. Brandon Lip. We will talk about my experiences of treating COVID and Post-COVID patients. In order to gain a deeper understanding, Part 1 discusses basic traditional Chinese medicine concepts. Clinical areas discussed: yin, yang, qi, blood, vitamin C, vitamin D, estrogen, endocrine system, overactive immune system, underactive immune system, immune system's relationship with cancer, infections often sensitize the immune system, vaccines, epigenetics, sensitization leads to after-effects, autoantibodies, and autoimmune diseases.

Welcome to the Nutrible MD Podcast. Your host - Dr. Brandon Lip. We will talk a little bit about my experiences of helping people with depression and anxiety - in the context of being alone or in a relationship. Clinical areas discussed: anxiety, depression, importance of self-worth, motivation of looking forward, 5-HTP, serotonin, melatonin, psychotherapy, and the liver organ system. We will also introduce the term "wiry pulse" for the first time.

Welcome to the Nutrible MD Podcast. Your host - Dr. Brandon Lip. If you are seeking wellness, happiness, balance, and wisdom in your life, you are in the right place because all of the original content is designed to push boundaries and expand your horizons in an unconventional way. Over the years, I have seen over and over again from many of my patients that we often crave exactly the things which are harmful to the weakest parts of our physiology. It causes damage mentally, physically, or both. Clinical areas discussed: high blood pressures, high blood sugars, acid reflux, migraines, fatigue, and problems with sleep.