Next week's LIVE Show will be at 11:30a ET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY6jUIHSecs 00:01:30 - Hi! 00:03:35 - Do you have audiobooks? 00:04:10 - What about calcium supplements? Especially for women. 00:06:10 - Are there any good studies that compare the risks of both legal and illegal recreational drugs? (e.g Alchohol vs. Tobacco vs. MDMA vs. LSD) 00:08:10 - You should release the live shows as a podcast. 00:08:57 - What are good factors to consider when choosing a family doctor? 00:10:23 - Could you please talk about Chrons disease ? What nutrition changes should those suffering from it make in particular. 00:12:45 - Can you discuss euthanasia in states/countries that allow it? 00:14:35 - Do you think it would be a worthwhile investment for the government to pay for boys as well? 00:15:30 - Following on from the whole '8 glasses of water' thing; a lot of people seem to believe that tea, coffee, soda etc 'don't count' towards this because caffeine is a diuretic. Can you comment on this? 00:16:43 - Can you tell us something about nootropics? 00:18:47 - I have a hard time getting restful sleeps and I never wake up feeling rested or ready for a day. Are there any other sleep disorders other than apnea? 00:20:20 - Are there any long term side effects in taking SSRI's? I have anxiety from a chemical imbalance and may be on them for the rest of my life. 00:21:50 - Are burnt foods carcinogens? How bad would it be to eat partially burnt toast or burnt marshmallow s'mores? 00:23:15 - The US is one of two countries that allows direct to consumer drug advertising. What is your opinion of this? 00:24:35 - What is motion sickness and why do children have it more than adults? 00:25:42 - Is there any evidence of pharmaceutical pollutants in water sources having harmful effects? 00:26:43 - Food allergies and sensitivities seem to be a widely discussed topic these days. Can you explain the difference between the IgE immunoassays and the unvalidated IgG / IgG4 tests? 00:27:58 - What is your opinion regarding the IBM Watson, do u think its gonna be as big a game changer for the medical profession as some make it out to be? 00:29:19 - I've had deep vein thrombosis in the past & was told I'll need a daily injection with blood thinners when I get pregnant. How likely is a new VTE? The pills are bad for a fetus, how safe is the shot? 00:30:09 - Are doctors not advocating tonsillectomies compared to 30-40 yrs ago? 00:32:27 - My hormones & behavior professor compared gastric bypass surgery to a lobotomy; specifically that it is a "quick fix" with unknown harms related to hormone imbalance. Any evidence on this subject? 00:33:49 - You had an episode about the effectiveness of doctors as they work and are overworked. Is there similar data on nurses & emergency responders? Is there a trend of caretakers being overworked? 00:35:03 - Does Mental Health Field count or should we consider the mind and body to be completely different? 00:36:10 - Can you talk a little about fibromyalgia? Good studies, any treatments, myths, etc. Thanks. 00:37:57 - John Green showed us that microwaves can disinfect non-metallic utensils.Should I microwave, like towels and dishes? 00:39:00 - What is your opinion on the use of pychedelic drugs in therapy, like MDMA with PTSD? 00:40:18 - My husband's doctor recommended CoQ10 for him. What is your opinion on how to find reliable source for this type of non- herbal supplement? 00:42:20 - Can you talk about the hygiene hypothesis/helminthic therapy for auto immune conditions? (this is purposefully getting hookworms to treat allergies) 00:44:00 - It seems that many European countries drink more regularly, but less binge-y than the US. My partner and I tend to share 1 bottle of red wine together a night. Is this healthy? 00:47:10 - What do you think of the California senate bill requiring vaccinations for public school? 00:48:22 - Do you think that birth control is over-prescribed to woman for medical reasons and underlying reproductive health problems are suppressed and left untreated? 00:48:50 - Are there any medical treatments/technology that get you super excited because they seem like they're from science fiction? 00:50:44 - Do you have any opinion about depression among the medical profession? Do you think that it will somehow affect the credibility of doctors and nurses that have mental health issues? 00:51:23 - Is there solid evidence for flossing daily? How about using mouth wash? 00:52:57 - Can you give advice on being my own advocate without being a jerk? I had to beg to keep my insulin pump on during a shoulder surgery even though I had a note from my doctor. 00:54:20 - Is there any health benefit to eating slower? Is there a health risk if I wolf food down? 00:55:08 - Swag, Patreon, thanks, and byeee!

• published: 27 May 2015
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