The Narberth Family Medicine Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Lipton talks about how Vitamin D is absorbed by the body and what food and supplements we should take to meet our body's Vit. D needs. If you want to learn more, listen to the full episode! Show Notes: [0:00:39.5] What to eat for Vit. D to be absorbed [0:01:00.4] Food that are fortified with Vit. D [0:01:13.5] Getting Vit. D from the sun [0:01:30.2] Vit. D supplementation Background music from https://www.bensound.com/.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Lipton talks about what causes indigestion and leaky gut, and discusses other gut issues such as food allergies and food sensitivity. Topics: Understanding indigestion and leaky gut Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivity Effects of long standing digestive issues And many more! Make sure you listen to the entire episode. Show Notes: [0:00:59.1] What is considered as 'indigestion'? [0:01:14.2] Understanding allergic reactions to food [0:02:15.0] How indigestion happens [0:03:34.3] The effects of long-standing digestive issues to other parts of the body [0:03:50.7] The difference between food allergies and food sensitivity [0:04:41.2] Food sensitivity testing [0:05:54.5] What diet is best for leaky gut? Background music from https://www.bensound.com/.

In this episode, Dr. Lipton and Mary Ann discusses the effects of medical marijuana and how it can help various diseases, from chronic pain to seizure disorders. Topics: Difference between hemp and medical marijuana Information on industrial hemp The endocannabinoid system CBD receptors in the body Psychotic effects of THC Finding the right TCH to CBD ratio Minimum lethal dosage of THC and CBD How to take CBD CBD and sleep CBD and chronic pain CBD and seizures Medicare coverage for CBD treatment And many more! Make sure you listen to the entire episode. Excerpt: "It's important that your CBD product be fully traceable from seed to product. It is important that it has been independently screened for contaminants, and that there has been a quantitative lab analysis of it." Show Notes: [0:00:23.3] Difference between hemp and medical marijuana [0:01:56.3] A note on CBD products [0:07:54.7] The difference between marijuana and industrial hemp [0:11:10.4] About CBD [0:12:40.3] Getting to know our body's own CBD receptors, the endocannabinoid system [0:14:39.0] About the legal use of medical marijuana [0:17:04.6] Who can take medical marijuana? [0:19:32.0] The downsides of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) [0:20:37.9] Comparing THC and CBD [0:21:25.4] The effects of combined THC and CBD [0:22:34.3] How to use CBD, recommended dosage [0:25:24.0] Using CBD for emergency situations such as seizures [0:26:19.9] Minimum lethal dose of CBD [0:27:00.2] More information about the CBD receptors [0:27:55.4] CBD effect on sleep patterns [0:29:06.9] Is medical CBD covered by Medicare? [0:29:31.1] Can CBD be taken with other medications? [0:30:18.5] If CBD doesn't work for seizures, is it safe to take a small dose of THC instead? [0:32:04.5] Minimum lethal dose of THC [0:33:08.3] For chronic pain, how long should they take CBD/THC before they lower their opioid doses? Background music from https://www.bensound.com/.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew talks about stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, and how they can help with lung problems and COPD. If you want to learn more, listen to the full episode! Show Notes: [0:00:35.7] About stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine [0:02:14.5] What are stem cells and how do they work? [0:04:04.0] Benefits of stem cells for lung health [0:05:00.5] How stem cells are delivered to the lungs Background music from https://www.bensound.com/.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Lipton gives us a brief introduction to stem cell therapy, and what you can expect before, during and after a therapy session. Topics: Introduction to stem cell therapy What are stem cells? How stem cells are extracted from the body What it's like before, during and after a stem cell therapy session How stem cell therapy can help with neurodegenerative diseases How stem cell therapy can help with musculoskeletal diseases Client experience story Treatment plan for stem cell therapy And many more! Make sure you listen to the entire episode. Excerpt: "Stem cells live in your body and are used to heal and replace the normal cells all the time. If we did not have stem cells [in our body], we would die in three days." Show Notes: [0:00:53.8] What stem cells are [0:01:38.2] How we get stem cells from your body (surgical procedure) [0:02:32.9] Does it hurt to get stem cells from my body? [0:03:04.5] Stem cell extraction (demonstration) [0:03:51.0] Are stem cells right for me? [0:04:46.6] Client experience story [0:05:31.4] How stem cells can help solve musculoskeletal issues [0:06:19.0] What is the treatment plan for stem cell therapy [0:07:17.2] Stem cells for fingers, elbows and other orthopedic problems [0:07:52.2] How stem cells can facilitate a faster healing rate for athletes and the elderly [0:09:13.8] A quick word on the science of stem cells [0:10:01.4] Injecting stem cells through the joints [0:10:40.8] How fast can I recover through stem cell therapy (for musculoskeletal injuries)? [0:11:20.2] Stem cells for neurodegenerative diseases [0:12:31.8] Benefits of stem cell therapy for systemic neurological diseases such as Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis [0:13:15.2] Addressing concerns regarding fetal stem cells [0:13:53.2] How stem cells are administered for people with neurodegenerative diseases [0:14:07.4] Does stem cell therapy have any side effects? [0:14:48.8] What it's like before, during and after a stem cell procedure Background music from https://www.bensound.com/.