Ever feel like you're being chased by a lion? That’s exactly how your body reacts to chronic stress by flooding your system with cortisol, the stress hormone. While this fight or flight response can save your life in a true emergency, living in a constant state of stress wreaks havoc on your health.

In today’s episode, Dr. Martin unpacks the science behind cortisol and its impact on your body—from disrupted sleep and suppressed melatonin production to inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners. Topics include:

• Drinking kefir
• Eye drops during checkup
• Redness around the eyes
• High LDL & fatty liver
• Fasting types
• Cortisol Formula taking before bedtime
• Cancer & starchy foods
• High ferritin levels
• MAST Cell Activation Syndrome

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.

Some of today’s topics include:

• Chronic mucus in the throat
• ApoB & heart disease risk
• Treatment for rosacea
• Atherosclerosis & leg-strengthening exercises
• Polyps
• Dark rings around the eyes

Dr. Martin has often spoken of the benefits of probiotics and how everyone and their dog should be taking broad spectrum probiotics. There are two strains in particular, L reuteri and L rhamnosus, that Dr. Martin especially likes.

A new study is showing how lactobacillus bacteria makes its way to mommy’s breast in the 9th month of pregnancy in preparation for breastfeeding. The purpose is twofold: to strengthen baby’s immune system and to lower mom’s risk of breast cancer.

Dr. Martin says this new finding has blown his socks off. He is genuinely amazed!

Many people think that Dr. Martin is against fruit, but he really isn’t. He just doesn’t want people living on it, and instead thinking of it as God’s candy. When you understand what sugar does to the body you’ll want to consume less of it.

Dr. Martin looks at two health headlines concerning fruit consumption and sleep apnea. It turns out that fruit suppresses the hormone GLP-1, which controls appetite and satiety, and leaves you feeling hungrier. Also, a new study is labeling sleep apnea as “the most underrated brain killer.” Learn why in today’s episode!

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.

Some of today’s topics include:

• Over-the-counter pain meds
• Edema & swollen ankles
• Low doses of statin drugs
• NAD supplements
• Floaters in eyes
• Preparing for pulmonary test
• Zinc & Alzheimer's
• NMR lipoprofile tests

Dr. Martin answers questions sent in by our listeners.

Some of today’s topics include:

• Probiotics after a colonoscopy
• Carrageenan in cream
• Kidney abnormal caliectasis
• Phlegm in lungs
• Hyponatremia
• Dying your hair
• Microplastics in body
• Low blood pH
• Nosebleeds
• Liver enzyme test results

Did you know that close to 300,000 people a year die of iatrogenic disease in the United States? That’s dying from the side effects of medication. Dr. Martin thinks that number is crazy and cautions listeners to be careful with over-the-counter medications.

Dr. Martin looks at an article pointing out the potential kidney and stomach damage from using ibuprofen regularly. It’s not good and can lead to renal failure if you’re not careful.

Dr. Martin also comments on several other studies about resistance training, the positive impact of sunlight in prostate cancer and the role of diet in cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients.

There are three kingdoms of food, the animal kingdom, the plant kingdom, and the manmade kingdom. For decades now, Dr. Martin has been encouraging people to eat primarily from the animal kingdom, and specifically eggs, meat and cheese.

Join Dr. Martin as he continues discussing nutrients that are not adequately sourced from plants in today’s episode. He focuses on the importance of coQ10, glutathione, and essential amino acids, some found only in the animal kingdom. Don’t miss this informative 2-part series!

Dr. Martin has always been against eating only from the plant kingdom. It’s not that vegetables are bad, but so many essential nutrients are missed when you choose to avoid eating meat.

In this two part series, Dr. Martin looks at 17 things that are not adequately sourced from plants, with some being found only in the animal kingdom. He highlights the role these nutrients play in optimizing the immune system, supporting brain and heart health, and promoting overall well-being.