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The Health Happens Podcast

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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This week, Chris and Mike answer a listener's question about hydration and sport drinks. What's in them and do they work as advertised? What is the best way to stay hydrated during activity and how to rehydrate afterwards? Plus,... more
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Move over Regular Foods...its time to talk about Superfoods! Chris and Mike will discuss some superfoods and just what makes them so super anyway. Are they all they are cracked up to be? We will look at a couple of superfoods... more
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This week Mike and Chris talk about the antibiotic-induced infection Clostridium difficile. How we get it and what can be done to prevent and treat this infection. Plus, everything you wanted to know (and more) about fecal transplants.
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Chris Pickrell and Michael Frosina take a closer look at our favourite fermented tea, Kombucha. How its made, what is it good for, and more!
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What's the deal with the "alkaline diet"? This week, Michael and Chris try to answer a whole bunch of questions on the topic, like what is alkaline ash? What happens when you put a basic substance into your acidic digestive system? Is it... more
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After a week off, Mike and Chris get back to business to discuss probiotics. What they are, what they can and can't do for us. They will attempt to explain how probiotics work for certain conditions and the differences between strains of... more
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This week Chris and Mike tackle the topic of concussions, talking about what happens and what "they" are doing to prevent head injuries. The boys enter into a debate about whether or not kids should even play contact sports.
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Achoo! Mike and Chris discuss seasonal allergies this week. Why do we get allergies? What happens in the body? As well as talking about ideas for treating the person and treating the trigger.
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This week Michael and Chris talk about their favourite beverage: coffee. Does coffee really stunt your growth? Can it be good for you? How much is too much? What is bullet proof coffee? Are caffeinated potato chips the next big thing?
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Mike and Chris discuss heartburn, also known as reflux, or GERD (or is it GORD? Mike and Chris will discuss...). Antacids, dietary changes and other natural healing strategies. Also, how many stomachs does Chris actually have?
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