The Health Happens Podcast

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Hydration: AKA - Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things - Episode #116 Aug 09, 2016

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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, Chris shares his recipe for a home made sport drink

Superfoods: AKA - Is Kale the new Beef? - Episode #115 Aug 02, 2016

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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 head-to-head with their non-super counterparts. Plus, have you ever considered milking a cockroach or a tiger? We hadn't either, until now.

C. difficile: AKA - An infection, drugs and poop - Episode #114 Jul 26, 2016

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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.

Kombucha: AKA - A Symbiotic Conversation with Mike and Chris - Episode #113 Jul 19, 2016

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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!

Alkalinity: AKA - A basic talk about pH - Episode #112 Jul 15, 2016

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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 even possible to make your body alkaline? Is being too acidic a bad thing? How does acid/base balance influence your bones, inflammation and immune system? What about cancer? Plus, they boys toss around the idea of creating a new genetically-modified probiotic.

Probiotics: AKA - You've got bugs in your tummy - Episode #111 Jul 05, 2016

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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 probiotics. How and when should people take them? What about food-based probiotics? What the heck are "Turbo Probiotics"?

Concussions: AKA - The podcast that will have you seeing stars - Episode #110 Jun 23, 2016

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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.

Seasonal Allergies: AKA - "Knock, Knock." "Who's There?" "Ach" - Episode #109 Jun 14, 2016

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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.

Coffee: AKA - Talking about a warm cup of Joe - Episode #108 Jun 07, 2016

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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?

Heartburn: AKA - That warm, fuzzy feeling you have in your belly isn't love - Episode #107 May 25, 2016

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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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