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The Health Happens Podcast

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The Health Happens Podcast was born from a desire to take the formal-speak of medicine and make it into something more personal. And something more entertaining, because we can't help that we're so funny. So join us for a coffee, tea, or even a drink while we explore, discuss, and debate the facts (and feelings) of the hottest topics in health and medicine.

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Mike and Chris look into the effects that fasting has on the body and any health benefits associated with the practice. What is ketosis and the Ketogenic diet? Are ketones really a backup fuel for the body? All this and much more on this... more
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Welcoming guests Ayla and Yashar Khosroshahi of the Mind-based, Performance-based coaching team MindShift NINJA, Mike and Chris are uncharacteristically pleasant while discussing the practical, realistic, and... more
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This week Mike and Chris chew the fat and discuss the importance of fat in the diet. Why we need it and why all the fuss about eating "too much" fat? Are animal fats worse for you than plant fats? What about fat free foods? Saturated vs.... more
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Chris and Mike have a conversation about the placebo effect. Why does it have an effect? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Can we stop it? Can placebos be used in medical practice and is that even ethical?
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This week, Chris and Mike are inspired by the recent news reports of the sugar industry's history of paying scientists to produce favourable research and have a spirited discussion about Industry Funded Research. We chat about why it is... more
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This week on the podcast, Chris and Mike take a look at natural nootropic agents. Can you really take something that makes you smarter, more attentive, more efficient and more productive? Do they work, and if so, how? What works best,... more
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This week Mike and Chris evaluate the impact of various cooking methods on food quality and nutritional value. Boiling vs. steaming vs. microwaving vs. grilling.
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Chris and Mike discuss some common indulgences; sugar, alcohol, fast foods, caffeine, potato chips and smoking. How much is enough and how much is too much? Should we feel guilty about our indulgences? Find out what a couple of... more
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Alex Buck joins us again to finish off our discussion about organic foods. This week, we will discuss the environmental impact of farming practices and the use of antibiotics and hormones in the raising of our animal foods.
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This week Mike and Chris are joined by special guest Alex Buck, Canadian butcher and artisan sausage maker. Together, in part 1 of this 2 part podcast, we will discuss what it means for foods to be labelled organic in Canada as well... more
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