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Birth Control AKA: How Not to Get Pregnant - Episode #241 Nov 07, 2017

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You down with OCP (Oral Oontraceptive Pill)? Yeah, you know me!
Well, so are we, and today we talk about 16 Methods of Birth Control. Yes, there really are that many...I know, we were suprised too! We will discuss the various methods, their advantages and disadvantages, along with any potential risks and side-effects. And is there such a thing as Natrual Birth Control?
Also, why doesn’t Mike want you to follow him donw the street? Always so much to learn on the Health Happens Podcast.

The Flu Vaccine AKA: Touch Me, Im Sick - Episode #240 Oct 31, 2017

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Blood, stabbing, witches, grenades! In today’s super-spooky Halloween episode, Mike and Chris finally settle the debate about Flu Shots, and inject listeners with facts and opinions.
Few topics are discussed and debated as much as the flu shot. Unfortunately much of that debate is filled with emotion instead of facts (on both sides of the debate!). Let's put emotion aside and get right down to the facts:
Should we get it? Does it help? Does it work? Can we replace the stabbing with a shot of Tequila and a bump of vaccine? Find out this and more this week on the Health Happens Podcast!

The Ketogenic Diet: AKA A warm cup of heavy cream - Episode #239 Oct 24, 2017

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What happens when you deprive your body of glucose? Clearly, it doesnt just stop working and starve. Our bodies are inredibly intelligent and well adapted for survival. In these kinds of extreme circumstances, our biology has come up with a solution....ketosis.
Mike and Chris get ketotic on today’s show as they discuss what happens when your body and brain change their primary fuel. What is the ketogenic diet, should we all be doing it? Can I skip the work and get it straight from the bottle?
Creme fraiche and bacon anyone?

Antibiotic Resistance: AKA You Can Only Hope To Contain Them - Episode #238 Oct 18, 2017

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Doom, Death, total annihilation of the human species! Is the anitibiotic apocalypse sitting beside you on the subway hungrily waiting to take you down? And are there people feeding these things to our livestock? Today Chris and Mike will tell you everything you need to know to save your lives from the scourge of antibiotic resistance.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: AKA Domo Arigato Health Happens! - Episode #237 Oct 10, 2017

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Everybody has heard of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and maybe you have even tried it yourself.
Although they are growing in popularity, do Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have a place in our medical system? More importantly, do they work? If so, in which conditions are these approaches helpful? What are the differences between the way TCM is practiced here compared with how it is practiced in Asia? And did Chris just say he can shoot fireballs from his palms? HADOUKEN!

The Great Debate Part 2 - Is Dairy Bad For You? - Episode #236 Oct 03, 2017

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We probably all know someone who avoids dairy and isn't lactose intolerant. Some people argue that humans arent designed to drink the milk of other animals; that it is unnatural and bad for us. Are they on to something? Is dairy really bad for us?
Things really curdle today when Cheesy Mike and Dr. Milkhates debate the role of dairy in our diets. Is dairy the Antifood? Is Mike the AntiChris? Grab a snack of cheese and crackers and a glass of warm milk and see who wins!

Back to School: AKA Why Are Kids So Filthy? - Episode #235 Sep 26, 2017

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Back to School, Back to Sickness!
Why do kids get sick when they go back to school? What, if anything, should we do about it, and are 4 year olds really the dirtiest thing imaginable? Get the scuzz on the immune system and get ready for some crazy ideas as Mike brings his best wet blanket for Chris today.

Deep Breathing: AKA You're The Inspiration - Episode #234 Sep 05, 2017

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Need some inspiration? Chris and Mike discuss the science and physiology of breathing, and what it means for your everyday life.
We know our breathing changes when we feel stressed but can you change the way you feel by changing your breath? Breathing techniques can be useful for anxiety, panic, depression, insomnia and much more.
Learn about this (and baseball) on today's show!

Kids' Screen Time: AKA 57 Channels (And Nothing On) - Episode #233 Aug 22, 2017

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This week, Mike and Chris explore the effect that screen time has on children.
We can see that technology and media are increasingly playing a role in our lives at home, school and work. This means that kids are being exposed to more screen time than ever at a younger age.
Is exposure to and consumption of screen-time producing a generation of anti-social zombies (compared to the more socialable current generation of zombies)?
How much is too much? Should we avoid screens altogether, or is the technology and education they propose to deliver going to save the world?
Find out this week!

Low Sperm Counts AKA: The End Of The World As We Know It - Episode #232 Aug 08, 2017

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Hop on the Sperm Bandwagon (careful, we're on a slippery slope) and join the discussion on why sperm counts are declining 10% a decade in Western men. Can we do anything about it, or is this the death knell sounding society’s final decay? Probably, but let’s talk it on today’s show.
After a landmark study was released a couple of weeks ago indicating that sperm counts in men have declined 50% since the 1970's, we will discuss possible reasons to explain this troubling trend.
Also, is there anything that natural medicine has to offer to help increase sperm counts?

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