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Dr. Dawn Motyka - JivaMedia.com

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54:24

Lots of email answers about oral hygiene, colon...

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2023/06/17

KSQD 6-14-2023: More about the oral microbiome, including toothpaste advice; The benefits and scientific studies supporting oral oil pulling to clean the mouth; The MUTYH mutation causes lots of colon polyps, raising the risks of colon cancer; A story of trying to obtain an inhaler drug paid for by health insurance; California is trying to pass a law to reduce the burden of prior authorizations required by insurance companies; Questions about thyroid problems -- what are the most natural medicines

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56:53

Theme is the oral microbiome -- lessons from the...

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2023/06/10

KSQD 6-10-2023: The very long list of diseases linked to gum disease; the oral microbiome is thoroughly covered; The side effects of using mouthwash - more diseases like cardiac conditions are also linked to mouth microbiome; Caller complains about cost of dental care, even with insurance, and other mouth wash options; Take probiotics if given antibiotics with dental procedures; Problems of major infections deep in the roots of teeth, antibiotics and using bacteriophage and other treatments

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57:50

All about the physiology of stress and the gut;...

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2023/06/03

KSQD 5-31-2023: Stress raises glucocorticoids and inflammation in the gut, thus causing irritable bowel syndrome; Mosquitos are attracted to terpenes in many soaps, but repelled by those with coconut oil; Editorial about gender selection and the altering of sexual development

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54:43

Potpourri of topics: Pancreatic cancer vaccine,...

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2023/05/27

KSQD 5-24-2023: The promise of a vaccine for pancreatic cancer; Some statistical comments about statins and cardiovascular events research; How can I relieve knee pain without using pharmaceuticals? The role of bacterial biofilms in preventing antibiotics from working; A long-term study in Great Britain analysis different treatments for prostate cancer; Treating depression and epilepsy using magnetic brain stimulation; Prozac increase neural plasticity, decreases fear and improves maze performance

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53:51

Dealing with ticks, varicose veins; News about...

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2023/05/20

KSQD 5-17-2023: It’s tick and Lyme disease season! Advice to deter and treat; A genetic mutation prevents onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms even when beta amyloid amount is high; Advice for varicose veins; Lower mortality is associated with walking only a couple of days a week; Blockage in the popliteal artery, that feeds the feet, should be monitored and fixed with a stent; Doctors should reveal financial benefits from pharmaceutical and other medical corporations -- some get exorbitant amounts;

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54:57

Breast cancer screening, transgender medical issues,...

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2023/05/13

KSQD 5-10-2023: New recommendation suggest starting mammograms for breast cancer screening at age 40 -- statin use also discussed; Superbugs found in L.A. wastewater -- explanation of the spread of antibiotic resistance; Evidence that Bronze-age people used mind-altering substances such as atropine and scopolamine; A transgender woman has a story about not being able to get a PSA test; Do stem cells from Wharton's jelly injected into your spine really work for pain? More about statin use in elders;

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39:13

Thorough discussions of anti-aging drugs and advances...

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2023/05/06

KSQD 5-06-2023: Advances in anti-aging drugs; A survey of many brain-computer interface devices available and being developed

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55:02

Tick bites, hamstring injury, post-operative...

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2023/04/29

KSQD 4-26-2023: Is Juven supplement a good product? Manganese contamination in the water in the Central CA valley; Excessive exercise can cause metal toxicity in mitochondria; Tick bite can cause a reaction to its saliva and doesn’t indicate Lyme disease; What treatment is appropriate for a hamstring injury? Drugs to treat post-operative adhesions; What are the health benefits of Radishes? Is Stevia a good alternative to sugar? The history of using bacteriophages, viruses that attack bacteria, as

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52:16

Hot topics: Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, a...

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2023/04/22

KSQD 4-19-2023:Advice for getting the shingles vaccine with or without a history of chickenpox; Improving sleep quality for someone with night-time congestion; Detecting diseases by waste water surveillance; Hangover cure by an engineered probiotic; Socks that give electrical stimulation to treat neuropathy and balance issues; Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease by examining glycans and Tau protein; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome may be caused by a mutation in the MTHFR gene; A potential new treatment

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47:45

Top topics include air pollution, MMR vaccine for...

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2023/04/15

KSQD 4-12-2023: More details about intermittent fasting scheduling and types of food to eat; The benefits of freeze dried and powdered fruit and vegetable extracts; How air pollution causes lung cancer -- it’s not just DNA damage; Should adults get the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella? Comments about the chemical abortion drugs and the banning of mifepristone; Skin products that change the balance of good vs. bad bacteria on skin that cause or reduce eczema and dermatitis; New treatment for

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49:36

Fighting aging and Alzheimer’s is address from...

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2023/04/08

KSQD 4-05-2023: Interpreting coronary artery calcium scores and how to combat coronary artery disease; Atra, a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has its problems; Manganese contamination in California central valley wells; Early menopause, hormone replacement therapy and Alzheimer’s disease; Cold temperatures may extend longevity by increasing breakdown of damaged, toxic proteins; Experiments with nematodes also support increased longevity in colder environments; A newly discovered interleukin

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55:15

A variety of questions from emails and calls, from...

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2023/04/01

KSQD: 3-29-2023: Life expectancy in the U.S. is lower for the second year in a row; Safe limits for fluorinated hydrocarbons are lowered by the EPA; Lancet preprint article about effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine developed in Cuba has problems; Discussion of disc fusion surgery for neck pain and why pain appears in other areas of the body; Pain and numbness down left arm after playing the piano; How well can an AI neural network recognize skin cancer from skin images? The Heart Math device for

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54:52

A variety of science topics and email questions: LPA...

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2023/03/25

KSQD 3-22-2023: LPA, an atypical risk factor for heart disease; Questions about drug and food interactions with the green tea extract EGCG; A reaction to nebulized tea tree oil -- don’t do this! CRISPR is 10 years old; Single nucleotide editing cures SCID Delta 3 in humans; How do we smell? Cryo-electron microscopy visualizes the 3D shape of an odor receptor; Mediterranean diet decreases the risk of dementia; Air pollution makes smart people stupid; Only 0.18% of global land area is safe from air

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53:13

Septic shock and fever are thoroughly explained, plus...

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2023/03/18

KSQD 3-15-2023: What is the tolerated amount of exercise for someone with asthma? All about septic shock, a possible effect of bacterial pneumonia; The purpose and biochemical origins of fever; The problem of purity of herbal medicines because of purposeful adulterations; Benefits of a various herbs; Green tea extract,EGCG, is protective for UV exposure damage; The interesting mechanisms that generate fingerprints during development; Experiments show the negative effects of food coloring on the

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55:48

Problems with falsified science research,...

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2023/03/12

KSQD 03-08-2023: A few examples of falsified data and other problems in scientific studies; Comments on timing of intermittent fasting; AbbVie pharmaceutical company blocked competitors to keep Humera on patent and block cheaper generics; Review of a wound-healing nutrition product -- just eat the equivalent food! Glutamine, which can be beneficial, is not the same as MSG; Should I take NAD or vitamin B3? You don’t need expensive forms of iodine; Discussion of marijuana sensitivity issues; A

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54:47

A variety of topics include carnivorous mushrooms,...

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2023/03/08

KSQD 3-01-2023: Ant nest beetles control the ants to feed them; Bacteria in seawater that can eat plastics; The Humboldt Oyster mushroom is carnivorous; Unexpected benefit of BCG vaccine, an old vaccine for TB; New post-concussion recommendations developed in Canada; Detoxification gene variants may explain dramatic responses to tramadol, antibiotics and other drugs; Can pressure on the carotid artery release plaque and cause a stroke? What are the warning signs for a heart attack? A study of

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52:51

A wide variety of new cancer therapies are thoroughly...

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2023/02/25

KSQD 2-22-2023: The impact of social media and the brains and lives of adolescents; Pros and cons of the virtual workplace; Gluten-free flour made from sweet potatoes is healthier than the tapioca version; Development of male genitalia is affected by phthalates from plastics; Selenium is beneficial in assisting radiation cancer therapy; New RNA therapy for ovarian cancer and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy; Newly-discovered immune cell type, the killer innate-like T cell, may also lead to cancer

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53:26

Postpartum depression, garlic fights flesh-eating...

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2023/02/18

KSQD 2-15-2023: A new drug for postpartum depression and psychosis; Azithromycin helps prevent maternal infections during childbirth;Fresh garlic combats invasive streptococcal disease, the flesh-eating bacteria; The benefits and problems with soy; Is wild blueberry powder good for brain health? Probably only if freeze-dried, not baked; Coffee with milk is anti-inflammatory because of the protein in milk; Is Quercetin safe to treat or prevent allergies in a 13 year old? More about the effects of

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55:28

Topics include: Equity issues in medical care, side...

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2023/02/11

KSQD 2-11-2023: False high O2 readings in dark-skinned people and other equity issues with COVID-19; Good cardiovascular health is on the decline with the rise of obesity and diabetes; Side effects and high cost of the weight loss drug designed for diabetes but now used for anyone with obesity; Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may be a prodromal marker for Parkinson's disease; Gut viruses may influence cognition and are transmissible; New study checks accuracy of sleep apnea

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36:14

Interesting topics include proper use of psyllium,...

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2023/02/04

KSQD 2-01-2023: Too much psyllium probably caused bad side effects after a colonoscopy; Acupuncture and meditation techniques to reduce stress; Antidepressants help reduce antibiotic resistance in bacteria; Asthma attacks significantly declined during the lockdown during peak COVID-19 pandemic; Strength training is important as part of your exercise regimen; Ants are trained to detect cancer; How to deal with a new apartment that might have been used to produce drugs

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