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Straight Talk on Health
By Dr. Chet ZelaskoHealth & Fitness
Straight Talk on Health episodes
- Ep. 66 – Gut healthToday Dr. Chet Zelasko talks guts. Not courage - but your digestive system. Is it operating as it should? What role might coffee play? That and more on gut health on today’s Straight Talk on Health10 min
- Ep. 65 – Dietary supplement misinformationDietary supplements always seem to be under attack. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet will give a couple of examples, including one where the consumer should know better10 min
- Ep. 64 – Body Mass IndexBMI, or Body Mass Index - Is it a good way to set a weight loss goal? Some people don’t think so. On this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast, Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out what’s being said and gives his take on the subject10 min
- Ep. 63 – OxalatesA long-time listener to Straight Talk on Health heard a guest on another podcast talk about the dangers of oxalates. According to this person, avoiding eating foods with oxalates cures just about everything. What are oxalates? And is this true? Dr. Chet explores this topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health10 min
- Ep. 62 –Vitamin D and bone health in childrenA recent scientific study suggested that the use of vitamin D to build bones in children is a myth. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko evaluates the study and gives his opinion on whether that is true or not10 min
- Ep. 61 – Protein intakeIf you work out to gain muscle or just want to increase your protein intake, how much protein should you take? Nutritionists have always said up to 25 grams per shake because any more than that won’t help. A recent study suggests that that may no longer be the case. Dr. Chet Zelasko will talk about the study on this edition of Straight Talk on Health10 min
- Ep. 60 – Anticipating changes in healthYou may know the expression, “Adapt, Innovate, Improvise, and Overcome” but Dr. Chet Zelasko recently decided to add “anticipate” to the phrase. He’ll explain - on this edition of the Straight Talk on Health podcast9 min
- Ep. 59 – Preparing for and rehabilitating from joint surgeryJoint and replacement surgeries are commonplace these days. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko offers some ways to prepare for joint surgery, dealing with the pain, and getting the joint back to as close as normal as possible10 min
- Ep. 58 – Winter weather tipsIt’s winter time and as such, there are some things that you should and shouldn’t do when the weather is cold and the snow is blowing. I’ll give you tips for winter in the north on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.10 min
- Ep. 57 – Mistrust in medical scienceThere seems to be a general lack of belief in science, especially as it related to medical treatments. Why did this happen? Dr. Chet will give you his thoughts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health10 min
About Straight Talk on Health
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How do you live your healthiest life when health information seems to change every day? Each week on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko examines the health headlines, digs into the latest…
research studies, explores the claims of miracle nutrients and diets, and gives you his insight about what’s real and what’s not so you can make informed decisions about your health. Straight Talk on Health airs Monday afternoons during WGVU’s Midday West Michigan.The health information Dr. Chet talks about is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider; it should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. This information is, however, designed to motivate you to work towards better health, which includes seeing your healthcare professional regularly.