Causes or Cures
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsCauses or Cures is an independent health and public health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks. There are no corporate or academic sponsors, just a grassroots podcast rooted in curiosity and passion that tries to break down tough topics into digestible bits. Dr. Eeks works in the field of public health and health communications as a consultant & contractor. She is passionate about how science is communicated and has a penchant for using a blue-collar sense of humor as a health communications tool. On this podcast, she features experts in their field, doctors, public health experts, public figures, researchers, interesting people, "characters", and folks with compelling personal stories, with the goal of discussing hot topics in public health and wellness in a down-to-earth kinda way. Sometimes they will discuss stranger stuff too, mainly because life is short and it's fun. ;) DISCLAIMER: Some topics are more controversial than others, so keep in mind that this is information only and not any kind of health advice. Eeks doesn't endorse any of her guests' views, and despite a strict health routine, nor does she endorse any products, supplements, oils, magic socks or potions. Causes or Cures is not a "news site." It's about having conversations, and Dr. Eeks is confident that she can have a respectful conversation with anyone, even people who think far differently than she does.(At least that's been her experience at hole-in-the-wall bars.) Some people are experts, some people are interesting or intriguing to talk to, and some people are both. The point is to not take anything here as Gospel. Sometimes Dr. Eeks' dog Barnaby makes his opinion known, but the good news is that he's a smart dog. Most importantly, she hopes this podcast encourages folks to stay curious, empathic, hopeful, compassionate, honest, open-minded and engaged. Freedom of discussion is a beautiful thing, delightfully messy, and one that many take for granted. *The views on this podcast do not reflect the views of anyone she contracts with or consults for. **You can contact Dr. Eeks (or her dog) through her blog, bloomingwellness.com. (Keep in mind that there are some blogs on there that are advertisement only. She does not review them, they are usually awful, but they help fund Barnaby's treat habit.) Finally, thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing and supporting the show through the Support the Show Link! :)
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Episodes
Sleeping Less, Ailing More: The Surprising Link Between Short Sleep and Type 2 Diabetes, with Dr. Diana Noga
April 18, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Diana Noga about her new research on the relationship between short sleep and the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is especially relevant in a busy world that doesn't prioritize sleep and is already facing growing rates of Type 2 Diabetes, even in younger age groups. In the podcast, she discusses how they conducted their study and the theories for why a short nightly sleep duration may increase risk for Type 2 Diabetes. She...
The Bark Side of Medicine: a Vaccine for Cancer in Dogs is in the Works, with Dr. Mark Mamula
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers in dogs that the vaccine is targeting, the similarities between cancer in dogs and cancer in humans and how the vaccine could one day also be used for cancer in humans. ...
The Bark Side of Medicine: a Vaccine for Cancer in Dogs in the Works, with Dr. Mark Mamula
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers in dogs that the vaccine is targeting, the similarities between cancer in dogs and cancer in humans and how the vaccine could one day also be used for cancer in humans. ...
From at least 200 Deadly Snake Bites to Using his Blood to Create Universal Antivenom, with venom expert Tim Friede
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to humans. Working by himself in his Wisconsin home, Tim achieved the uncanny ability of being purposely bitten by the world's deadliest snakes, including cobras, rattlers,...
From over 200 Deadly Snake Bites to Using his Blood to Create Universal Antivenom, a chat with Tim Friede
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to humans. Working by himself in his Wisconsin home, Tim achieved the uncanny ability of being purposely bitten (over 200 times!) by the world's deadliest snakes, including...
Unveilling the Rapid Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Any Age, with Dr. Prabhat Jha
March 12, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyone, no matter how long they smoked, to consider quitting. In addition to his research, we also chat about evidence for and against vaping, and he also shares a colorful ...
Smoke-Free Victory: Unveilling the Rapid Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Any Age, with Dr. Prabhat Jha
March 12, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyone, no matter how long they smoked, to consider quitting. In addition to his research, we also chat about evidence for and against vaping, and he also shares a colorful ...
Why Do People Hide the Fact that They are Sick with an Infectious Disease? With Dr. Wilson Merrell
March 12, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. He explains their motives, things the researchers found surprising and the wider implications of his research. Dr. Merrell is a researcher who completed his PhD in soci...
The People who Hide that They Have an Infectious Disease and Why They Do It, with Dr. Wilson Merrell
March 12, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. He explains their motives, things the researchers found surprising and the wider implications of his research. Dr. Merrell is a researcher who completed his PhD in soci...
The Number of People who Hide that They Have an Infectious Disease and Why They Do It, with Dr. Wilson Merrell
March 12, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAn interesting episode in the aftermath of the worst of COVID! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. He explains their motives, things the researchers found surprising and the wider implications of his resear...
Under the Influence: The Rising Impact of Substance Use on Heart-Related Deaths, with Dr. Dmitry Abramov
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats wtih Dr. Dmitry Abramov about his and his team's research on the impact of substance use on heart-related deaths over time in the US. The research was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the podcast, he explains how he did the research, what substances have the greatest impact on heart-related deaths, and what subpopulations are most at risk, including some surprising trends. Substances assessed include al...
Fentanyl's Ripple Effect: Uncovering a New Syndrome due to Prenatal Exposure, with Dr. Erica Fernandes
February 28, 2024 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Erica Fernandes about the identification of a new syndrome linked to fentanyl exposure while in the womb. Dr. Fernandes first discusses how a new syndrome related to developmental or genetic abnormalities is identified and then explains how they carried out their study at Nemours Children's Hospital. She discusses the specific characteristics identified in the babies enrolled in their study and how fentanyl was identified as the co...
Using Culinary Medicine to Help People Maintain a Healthy Weight and Prevent Chronic Diseases, with Dr. Marissa Toussaint
February 23, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB"Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinary medicine is and how she uses it in conjuction with her training in family medicine and obesity medicine to help patients get to their healthiest state. She describes ho...
Kitchen Prescriptions: How Culinary Medicine Shapes the Battle Against Chronic Illness, with Dr. Marissa Toussaint
February 23, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB"Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinary medicine is and how she uses it in conjuction with her training in family medicine and obesity medicine to help patients get to their healthiest state. She describes ho...
Are Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Effective for Public Health? With Dr. Scott Kaplan
February 20, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the population level. Dr. Kaplan discusses price and purchasing changes afte a sugar-sweetened beverage tax was implemented in five major US cities. He discusses economic o...
Sweetened Beverage Tax Breakdown: Uncovering the Impact on Health and Economy, with Dr. Scott Kaplan
February 20, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the population level. Dr. Kaplan discusses price and purchasing changes afte a sugar-sweetened beverage tax was implemented in five major US cities. He discusses economic o...
Are Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Effective? With Dr. Scott Kaplan
February 20, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the population level. Dr. Kaplan discusses price and purchasing changes afte a sugar-sweetened beverage tax was implemented in five major US cities. He discusses economic o...
How Do We Rebuild Trust in Science? With Dr. Paul Sutter
February 13, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an effective scientific communicator vs a polarizing one and what happens when you politicize science. They talk about how to manage an overwhelming amount of information and...
Reviving Trust: Strategies for Rebuilding Faith in Science, with Dr. Paul Sutter
February 13, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an effective scientific communicator vs a polarizing one and what happens when you politicize science. They talk about how to manage an overwhelming amount of information and...
All About the New Weight Loss Drugs, with Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off weight and keeping it from coming back on; side effects; risks, and benefits. She talks about the best diet and exercise programs to follow while taking these medications a...
In-Depth Look: Exploring New Weight Loss and Obesity Medications, with Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off weight and keeping it from coming back on; side effects; risks, and benefits. She talks about the best diet and exercise programs to follow while taking these medications a...
The Scoop on the New Obesity Drugs! With Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off weight and keeping it from coming back on; side effects; risks, and benefits. She talks about the best diet and exercise programs to follow while taking these medications a...
Chronicles of Rest: Exploring Sleep Patterns Over Tme and Their Impact on Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more prone to cognitive decline than others and explains the theories behind that. He talks about the optimal number of hours of sleep a person should get each night and how that ...
Chronicles of Rest: Exploring Sleep Patterns Over Time and Their Impact on Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more prone to cognitive decline than others and explains the theories behind that. He talks about the optimal number of hours of sleep a person should get each night and how that ...
Sleep Patterns Over Time and Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more prone to cognitive decline than others and explains the theories behind that. He talks about the optimal number of hours of sleep a person should get each night and how that ...
The Teen Mental Health Crisis, with Dr. Chinwé Williams
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home. She also comments on the link between faith and teen mental health. Dr. Williams is a trauma therapist, best-selling author and speaker with over twenty years of experi...
Silent Struggles: Navigating the Teen Mental Health Crisis, with Dr. Chinwé Williams
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home. She also comments on the link between faith and teen mental health. Dr. Williams is a trauma therapist, best-selling author and speaker with over twenty years of experi...
Racing the Clock against ALS, with Daniel Barvin
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Daniel Barvin, Vice President of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics, a trailblazing company working on groundbreaking treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's. In the podcast, Daniel will tell us more about the debilitating and fatal disease ALS and the therapies they are testing at Coya Therapeutics which target T cells, cells that form an important part of the immune system. Daniel's fight against ALS is personal. He has...
What is the Function of Dreams? With Neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli
January 10, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli about what the function(s) of dreams is. She describes what a dream is and the potential theories for why we dream. She discusses the content of our dreams, who appears in our dreams, and if our dreams impact our behavior. She touches on nightmares, lucid dreaming and if we can "make ourselves" dream things we want to dream. Finally, she chats about the meaning of dreams and the important link between drea...
Whispers of the Mind: Decoding the Purpose of Dreams, with Neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli
January 10, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli about what the function(s) of dreams is. She describes what a dream is and the potential theories for why we dream. She discusses the content of our dreams, who appears in our dreams, and if our dreams impact our behavior. She touches on nightmares, lucid dreaming and if we can "make ourselves" dream things we want to dream. Finally, she chats about the meaning of dreams and the important link between drea...
Is There Anybody Out There?
January 04, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBKicking off the New Year with a fun one! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Naor Sagy on whether or not space aliens are out there; what they look like and how they act; our motivation for wanting to meet them (and their motivation for wanting to meet us); and what could possibly happen if we meet each other. Consider this a fun, shooting-the-breeze podcast. Neither Dr. Eeks nor Dr. Sagy have any special knowledge on space alien life form. However, they both like sp...
The Hidden Causes of Chronic Pain, with Dr. David Clarke
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden causes of chronic pain and something he refers to as "the biggest blind spot" in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic pain in adults and how they makes changes in the body. He also shares remarkable stories of patients he has successfully treated with something called Pain Relief Psychology. Dr. Clarke is the President of the Psy...
Unmasking the Culprits: Exploring Hidden Causes of Chronic Pain, with Dr. David Clarke
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden causes of chronic pain and something he refers to as "the biggest blind spot" in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic pain in adults and how they makes changes in the body. He also shares remarkable stories of patients he has successfully treated with something called Pain Relief Psychology. Dr. Clarke is the President of the Psy...
What is the Best Exercise Out There for Keeping a Healthy Blood Pressure? With Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards about their research recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on what is the best exercise for maintaining a healthy resting blood pressure. In the podcast, they explain how they conducted their study, their results, and the theories behind why one exercise did significantly better than others at lowering blood pressure. They will tell you how you can do the best exercise right ...
Blood Pressure Busters: Exploring the Most Effective Exercise, with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards about their research recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on what is the best exercise for maintaining a healthy resting blood pressure. In the podcast, they explain how they conducted their study, their results, and the theories behind why one exercise did significantly better than others at lowering blood pressure. They will tell you how you can do the best exercise right ...
How Tobacco Companies got America Hooked on Junk Food, with Dr. Tera Fazzino
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research on how the biggest US tobacco companies owned the leading food companies from 1988 to early 2000s and disproportionately produced hyper-palatable foods (HPFs). She explains what a hyper-palatable food is and how they are created, the theory for why some Americans get hooked on them, and how these foods may impact our health. Then she takes us back in history to describe when and why the tobacco indust...
From Cigarettes to Calories: How Tobacco Companies Shaped America's Food Industry, with Dr. Tera Fazzino
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research on how the biggest US tobacco companies owned the leading food companies from 1988 to early 2000s and disproportionately produced hyper-palatable foods (HPFs). She explains what a hyper-palatable food is and how they are created, the theory for why some Americans get hooked on them, and how these foods may impact our health. Then she takes us back in history to describe when and why the tobacco indust...
From Practicing Medicine to Going to Prison, Fresh Perspectives on the Opioid Epidemic with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
Prescription Fallout:The Shocking Tale of a Doctor's Downfall in the Opioid Crisis, with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
From Practicing Medicine to Going to Prison to Starting Over, with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
From Practicing Medicine to Going to Prison, with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
From Practicing Medicine, Investigated by DEA, to Going to Prison, a Doctor Shares his Journey, with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
From Practicing Medicine to Going to Prison, a Doctor Shares his Journey through the Opioid Epidemic, with Dr. Jay Joshi
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Joshi for his opioid prescription practices. He was eventually arrested, tried in court and served a prison sentence. While in prison he wrote the bo...
Chemical Warfare: Confronting Cancer-Causing Toxins in Everyday Products, with Journalist Kristina Marusic
November 20, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products that we all use. She provides an overview of how the United States regulates these chemicals compared to other countries and what testing is or isn't done before a chemical ...
Waging War on Chemicals in Everyday Products linked to Cancer, with Journalist Kristina Marusic
November 20, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products that we all use. She provides an overview of how the United States regulates these chemicals compared to other countries and what testing is or isn't done before a chemical ...
Waging a New War on Chemicals in Everyday Products linked to Cancer, with Journalist Kristina Marusic
November 20, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products that we all use. She provides an overview of how the United States regulates these chemicals compared to other countries and what testing is or isn't done before a chemical ...
Guardians in Genes: How Your Genetic Code Might Protect Against COVID, with Dr. Jill Hollenbach
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhy do some people NEVER get sick from COVID? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jill Hollenbach about her recently published research on how a person's genes may keep them from getting sick from COVID. In the podcast, Dr. Hollenbach explains why genes influence how a person responds to a virus; she describes the specific genes she studied and why, and then explains how she carried out her research in an easy-to-understand way. She also discusses the potential publi...
How a Person's Genes May Keep Them from Getting Sick from COVID, with Dr. Jill Hollenbach
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhy do some people NEVER get sick from COVID? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jill Hollenbach about her recently published research on how a person's genes may keep them from getting sick from COVID. In the podcast, Dr. Hollenbach explains why genes influence how a person responds to a virus; she describes the specific genes she studied and why, and then explains how she carried out her research in an easy-to-understand way. She also discusses the potential publi...
On "Starving to Heal in Siberia," One Woman's Last Effort to Heal from Chronic Lyme Disease: with Michelle Slater, PHD
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Michelle B. Slater, PHD about her book Starving to Heal in Siberia. After working with a team of medical experts, trying everything in the book and contemplating assisted suicide, Michelle went all the way to Siberia as a last effort to heal from late-stage Lyme Disease, a chronic illness that devestated her. She spent months in Siberia where she was monitored by a Russian physician and engaged in a rigorous dry-fasting routine, along ...
Siberian Solitude: A Woman's Fasting Journey to Conquer Late-Stage Lyme, with Dr. Michelle Slater, PHD
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Michelle B. Slater, PHD about her book Starving to Heal in Siberia. After working with a team of medical experts, trying everything in the book and contemplating assisted suicide, Michelle went all the way to Siberia as a last effort to heal from late-stage Lyme Disease, a chronic illness that devestated her. She spent months in Siberia where she was monitored by a Russian physician and engaged in a rigorous dry-fasting routine, along ...