Best Dr Eeks Podcasts (2025)

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Can Probiotics Protect Us From Microplastics? With Dr. Christian Pacher-Deutsch 54:00

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Send us a text Microplastics are everywhere—but what are they doing inside the human body? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. Christian Pacher-Deutsch about his lastest study and the growing evidence that micro- and nanoplastics may affect the digestive system, the gut microbiome, and long-term health. He explains why this…

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Psychedelics and Acute Trauma: Insights from Nova Festival Survivors, with Dr. Zohar Rubinstein 54:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. Zohar Rubinstein, a clinical psychologist, researcher and trauma expert about an early and deeply sensitive study examining how different substances may have influenced early trauma responses among survivors of the October 7 Nova music festival attack. Many survivors had ta…

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Do Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Brain? The Latest Evidence with Dr. Claudia Suemoto 49:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dr. Claudia Suemoto in Brazil about her new 8-year study looking at whether artificial sweeteners are linked to changes in thinking and memory. We cover: • How she started studying dementia and why she became curious about sweeteners. • What the research team hoped to learn and …

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How Animals Self-Medicate and Heal Themselves, with Dr. Jaap de Roode 55:56

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dr. Jaap de Roode, an evolutionary biologist and author of Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves, about one of the most fascinating corners of biology: the ways animals use plants, minerals, insects, and even toxins as medicine. They talk about: Wh…

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Why Single Women Are Happier than Single Men, with Elaine Hoan 36:45

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Send us a text Episode: Why Single Women Are Happier than Single Men, with Elaine Hoan Guest: Elaine Hoan, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Forget the “sad cat lady” cliché. In this episode, Dr. Eeks chats with researcher Elaine Hoan about her new study showing that single women are, on average, happier than single men…

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Are Pyschedelics the Answer for Prolonged Grief? With Dr. Greg Fonzo 45:43

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Send us a text Episode: Psychedelics and Prolonged Grief with Dr. Greg Fonzo Guest: Greg Fonzo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Charmaine and Gordon McGill Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. Greg Fonzo about how psychedelics might help pe…

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How to Find Your Inner Billionaire, with Debbie Dobbins 1:07:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Debbie Dobbins, international prosperity consciousness speaker/teacher and author of Your Inner Billionaire. Why listen: Debbie’s origin story isn’t a soft-focus vision board. It's not feel-good Instagram or TikTok reels. It’s making millions..., then dollar-store cookies on foo…

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Mayo Clinic Test Predicts Who Gets GLP-1 Side Effects, with Dr. Andres Acosta 54:55

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Send us a text Dr. Acosta returns to Causes or Cures to talk about the next big leap in obesity research: using genetics and machine learning to predict which patients will get side effects to popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. Previously, he was on Causes or Cures to discuss your individual obesity type. He and his tea…

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Public Health is Weird: The Truth Serum That Wasn’t (with Eeks) — Bonus Episode 24:42

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Entertainment only. Eeks is not a public health historian; just a gremlin who reads too much and asks weird questions BONUS Episodes are part of the "Public Health is Weird" Causes or Cures Series. What’s inside The myth of “truth serum” and why scopolamine never earned the badge From twilight sleep in childbirth to spy s…

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Eat Plants for Your Joints, with Dr. Carlijn Wagenaar 55:23

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Send us a text On this episode, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Carlijn Wagenaar about the Plants for Joints research in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), exploring how a plant-centered lifestyle (not just diet) was tested and what changed in disease activity, inflammation, pain, and function. Episode at a glance: Study design, plainly: wh…

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Can a Blood Test See Cancer Years Before Symptoms? With Dr. Yuxuan Wang 32:31

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Send us a text What if cancer could be detected years before symptoms ever appear? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Yuxuan Wang, cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins, to discuss her team’s promising work on multicancer early detection (MCED) blood tests. These ultra-sensitive sequencing tests can spot tiny fragments of …

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Healthy Skin is Not Just Skin Deep, with Katie Stewart 44:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Katie Stewart, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of The Clear Skin Solution, about the emotional and physical toll of breakouts and unhealthy skin, and why lasting healing requires more than just spot treatment. Katie shares how her own struggles with acne led her to ditch conve…

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Dr. Martín Polanco on Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for PTSD & More 56:30

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Send us a text Psychedelics are in the spotlight. Some call them dangerous, others call them life-saving, and many believe they could reshape the future of mental health care. In this episode, Dr. Eeks talks with Martín Polanco MD, founder of The Mission Within Foundation and considered the most experienced ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT physician in North…

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How Chris Mirabile Made His Biological Age 13 Years Younger 1:05:47

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Send us a text What if your biological age could be younger than the candles on your birthday cake? On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Chris Mirabile who says he did just that. After surviving a brain tumor at just 16 years old, Chris committed himself to mastering his health. That journey led him to found NOVOS, the first heal…

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Why Rich Americans Don't Live Longer than Poor Europeans, with Prof Irene Papanicolas 46:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Irene Papanicolas, Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University, about her recent New England Journal of Medicine paper examining the links between wealth and mortality across the United States and Europe. There’s a lot of focus on longevity today, f…

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What He Did When Nothing Worked: A Personal Story of Crohn’s and Colitis with Dane Johnson 1:26:06

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. 🎙️ In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dane Johnson, CEO and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle. Dane shares h…

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The Truth About Your Medications, with Harvard's Dr. Jerry Avorn 1:16:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jerry Avorn, a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, drug safety watchdog, and author of Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power, and the Drugs You Take. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the rising cost of prescription drugs, the process or speed by which new meds ar…

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Can This Supplement Actually Reverse Aging? Dr. Varun Dwaraka Explains 1:04:22

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. Can a Daily Supplement Really Reverse Biological Age? A 12-Month Study, Explained What actually happens when real people take a dail…

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Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? Inside the Body‑Mind Split with Dr. Robert  Smith 1:01:33

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Send us a text Modern medicine rests on a centuries‑old decision to split mind from body. That fault line still runs through every clinic and classroom, raising an uncomfortable question: if the foundation ignores half of human experience, how scientific are we really? In this episode, Dr Eeks talks with physician‑author Dr Robert Smith about why h…

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Could Mushroom Fiber Beat the Flu? Beta-Glucan 101 with Dr. Maziar Divangahi 58:39

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with immunology expert Dr. Maziar “Maz” Divangahi about his research on how fiber…

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Plant-Based Menu Traps & Other Nutritional Gems, with Dr. Kim Williams 55:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Eeks sits down with world-renowned cardiologist and nutrition dynamo Dr. Kim Williams to pull the lid off “healthy” plant-based restaurant meals, and a whole lot more. What’s on the menu: First-of-its-kind restaurant study – How Dr. Williams scored plant-based dishes for heart health, what shocked him, and the sn…

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It’s Not the White Van: Debunking Child-Trafficking Myths with Erin Williamson 57:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Erin Williamson, a national expert on child trafficking and a leader at Love146, an organization dedicated to ending child trafficking and caring for its survivors. We dive deep into what child trafficking really is—both labor and sex trafficking—and explore its prevalence, evol…

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Gene Drive Mosquitoes are Coming! A Cure for Disease or a Pandora’s Box? With Dr. Michael Santos 50:40

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Send us a text Could gene drive mosquitoes be the key to ending deadly diseases like malaria and dengue or do the risks outweigh the benefits? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dr. Michael Santos about the controversial yet potentially groundbreaking technology known as gene drive. Unlike traditional genetically modified organ…

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Your Body on Plastic: What Really Happens When We Pull the Toxins Out? With Prof Maureen Cropper 53:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Professor Maureen Cropper, Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Maryland and a leading environmental economist, about her recent research on the health and economic impacts of toxic chemicals in plastics. We explore how an economist came to study chemical expos…

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Keep Your Brain Ageless? NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Plan to Prevent Cognitive Decline 1:00:16

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, we explore insights into brain health and longevity with NYT bestselling author and neurologist …

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Does the Vitamin D, Algae Omega-3s & Exercise Combo Really Slow Aging? With Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari 54:46

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with aging and longevity expert Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari about whether simple l…

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Do Over-the-Counter Cold Remedies Even Work? With Dr. Nazlie Latefi 50:27

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. Nazlie Latefi about her new research on an over-the-counter (OTC) produ…

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Thermostats & Thinking Caps: How Temperature Impacts the Aging Brain, with Dr. Amir Baniassadi 51:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about how indoor temperature affects the aging brain. Dr. Baniassadi shares what we know so far about the relationship between temperature and cognitive function, and explores the theories behind how temperature might influence cognition as we age. He discuss…

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You are What You Breathe? The Link Between Air Pollution & Hospitalizations, with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad 38:42

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad about how long-term exposure to air pollution is quietly driving people to the hospital. Drawing from her recent study, Dr. Abed Al Ahad breaks down which specific pollutants were linked to higher hospitalization rates and how those effects vary—some pollut…

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What's Causing the Boom in Autism & the Role of Brain Donations, with Dr. David Amaral & Kathy Stein 55:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. David Amaral and Kathy Stein about the powerful impact of brain donations through Autism BrainNet in advancing our understanding of autism. Dr. Amaral offers a comprehensive overview of autism, exploring what science currently knows about its risk factors and potential caus…

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You’re Out of Your Mind! A Neuroscientist-Cartoonist Duo Explains Your Brain’s Craziest Quirks. With Dr. Dwayne Godwin & Dr. Jorge Cham 1:30:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Eeks is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Dwayne Godwin and cartoonist Dr. Jorge Cham, the creative duo behind Out of Your Mind, a book that makes neuroscience both fun and digestible—perfect for Nerds and Nerd Nots alike (yes, that’s my podcast tagline). They kick things off with love—what it is, why we fall for some…

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Steak vs. Heart: What the Latest Science Says — with Dr. Kevin Maki 1:05:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Kevin Maki to dive into his systematic review on the impact of beef consumption on heart disease risk factors. Dr. Maki breaks down the complexities of defining red meat in research, highlighting the challenges and inconsistencies in dietary studies. He explains the key …

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The Overlooked Hormone Trap in Women & What to Do About It, with Dr. Sarah Daccarett 1:02:05

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks to Dr. Sarah Daccarett about the "hidden hormone crisis" affecting women long bef…

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Is Diet Connected to Colon Cancer and Why Cases are Rising in Young Adults, with Dr. Timothy Yeatman 1:03:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Timothy Yeatman about the connection between diet, inflammation, and colon cancer. He’ll explain why cancer can be thought of as a "poorly healing chronic wound" and describe his recent study highlighting how chronic inflammation, fueled by dietary choices, plays a key part …

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Plant Trip or Lab Trip: Do Natural vs Lab-Made Psychedelics Feel Different? With CEO Ben Lightburn 34:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Benjamin Lightburn, CEO of Filament Health, to explore the key differences between natural and synthetic psychedelics—and why those differences matter. Ben breaks down how Filament Health develops its natural psychedelic medicines, shares insights from ongoing clinical trial…

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Follow Your Heart Rate Variability for Peak Health & Longevity, with Dr. Torkil Færø 1:06:07

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Torkil Færø about heart rate variability and why he believes it's key to optimal health and longevity. Dr. Færø explains what heart rate variability is, the differences between high and low variability, and how to monitor it using top wearables. He also discusses his best-se…

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Episode 74: Eeks! of Nature (ft. Jaida Elcock & Nic Comparato) 59:57

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In this episode dedicated to "Spooky Animals", we were joined by shark expert Jaida Elcock and bat expert Nic Comparato for stories about spooky species, comedy about creepy crawlies, and hare-raising trivia that made it a fright to remember! Jaida: @sofishtication_ Nic: @lesscommonloons

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What's Life Like as a Medicine Hunter? With Chris Kilham 59:53

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Chris Kilham, the renowned "Medicine Hunter," to discuss his incredible …

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How Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Disrupt Your Sleep, with Dr. Sherlock Li 35:21

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Sherlock Li to explore his recent research on the impact of forever chemicals (PFAS) on sleep, a pressing public health concern given the strong links between poor sleep and a range of health issues. Dr. Li begins by providing an overview of what forever chemicals are an…

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Bird Flu: Real Danger or Overblown? Dr. Eskild Petersen Explains 1:09:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with international infectious disease expert Dr. Eskild Petersen to discuss the current bird flu outbreak. Dr. Petersen provides an overview of the history of influenza and the origins of avian influenza (bird flu), shedding light on the ongoing outbreak in animals and its unexpe…

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Why Standing Desks Aren’t the Answer for Blood Pressure, with Dr. Bethany Gibbs 1:04:41

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Send us a text You’ve heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking,” but is it really true—or just an oversimplification? And do standing desks at work actually improve your health? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs about her recent study on standing desks and their surprising effects on blood pressur…

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Health Benefits of Psychedelic Retreats for Older Adults, Expert Insights with Dr. Lorenzo Pasquini & Hannes Kettner 59:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Lorenzo Pasquini and Hannes Kettner about their research on the effects of psychedelics in older adults who attended psychedelic retreats! They delve into their shared interest in exploring psychedelics as a potential avenue for improving mental health and well-being in this…

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Episode 73: Starry Not Sorry (ft. Iman Behbehani, Kate Schmidt & Matthew Starr) 1:05:15

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See our show THIS THURSDAY (12/19) in person in New York or streaming from wherever you are! In this Astrophysics-themed episode, we were joined by astrophysicist Iman Behbehani, astronomer Kate Schmidt, and comedian Matthew Starr for stories about the stars, comedy about the cosmos, and trivia that’ll be out of this world! Iman: @astroontapnyc Kat…

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Ergothioneine: A Key Nutrient You Probably Never Heard Of: With Lee Carroll 1:03:46

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Australian medical herbalist Lee Carroll about Ergothioneine—what he calls "…

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Science vs. Spirituality: Is There Room for Magic? A Talk with Dr. Alan Lightman 1:01:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Alan Lightman to explore "spiritual materialism," the idea that we can embrace awe-inspiring, spiritual moments without turning to the supernatural for explanations. Dr. Lightman shares insights from his new book, The Miraculous From the Material: Understanding the Wonde…

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Boost Performance, Heal Faster, Reverse Aging? Hyperbaric Oxygen Secrets with Dr. Shai Efrati 1:03:07

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Send us a text Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your personal health. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks welcomes Dr. Shai Efrati, a world-renowned physician from Tel Aviv specializing in inte…

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Dive into Relief: Cold Water Swimming for PMS & Menopause, with Prof. Joyce Harper 58:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Professor Joyce Harper to discuss her fascinating study on the effects of cold water swimming on premenstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Prof. Harper kicks off by sharing her background and what inspired her to dive into this unique research. They explore what qualifies as…

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Heart Risks After COVID: Uncovering Long-Term Effects & Blood Type Links, with Dr. Hooman Allayee & James Hilser 57:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Hooman Allayee and James Hilser to explore their new research on the lasting impact of COVID-19 on heart health. They reveal surprising findings about how COVID—especially in those who were hospitalized—elevates the risk of severe heart issues long after recovery, even y…

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How Your Poop Patterns are Linked to Organ Health, with Dr. Johannes P. Johnson-Martinez 46:58

1y ago46:58

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Send us a text Do you struggle with constipation or diarrhea? How is that linked to your overall organ health? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Johannes P. Johnson-Martínez about his recent research on how variations in bowel movement frequency (BMF) can impact the gut microbiome, blood metabolites, and overall organ heal…

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Episode 72: Ballot Cleanser (ft. Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, Dr. Justin Williams PhD & Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD) 58:54

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In this Political Science-themed episode, we were joined political scientist and author Dr. Lindsey Cormack PhD, historian and comedian Dr. Justin Williams PhD, and political scientist, comedian, and circus performer (!!) Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD for deep dives on democracy, laughs about gaffes, and trivia that’ll have you polling in the aisles!Li…