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The Better Prescription

Dr Minni Malhotra MD

44 episodes

1 week ago

There are dangerous levels of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals used in food that could be causing cancer. In this episode of The Better Prescription, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses how the recommended limits of glyphosate are not being adhered to in food and what foods contain it in excess. She explains how harmful it is for us and lists the many ways it can be destructive to our health. Dr. Malhotra also warns us which foods containing this toxin we should avoid and how we can detoxify f...

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There are dangerous levels of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals used in food that could be causing cancer. In this episode of The Better Prescription, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses how the recommended limits of glyphosate are not being adhered to in food and what foods contain it in excess. She explains how harmful it is for us and lists the many ways it can be destructive to our health. Dr. Malhotra also warns us which foods containing this toxin we should avoid and how we can detoxify f...

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Episodes (20/44)

The Better Prescription

EP 44: How to Avoid Cancer-Causing Glyphosate in Your Diet

There are dangerous levels of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals used in food that could be causing cancer. In this episode of The Better Prescription, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses how the recommended limits of glyphosate are not being adhered to in food and what foods contain it in excess. She explains how harmful it is for us and lists the many ways it can be destructive to our health. Dr. Malhotra also warns us which foods containing this toxin we should avoid and how we can detoxify f...

2 years ago

15 minutes

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EP 43: How To Save Money on Your Next Grocery Shop with Dr. Minni Malhotra

Are you looking for ways to lower your spending and get the best deals? Then you have come to the right place! We have all done it at least once, go out shopping for groceries and come back with much more than intended. This coupled with increasing food costs, means we all need to reconsider our shopping habits. In this episode, listeners will hear 30 top tips to help you save money on your next grocery shopping mission. Some tips include staying away from the coupon trap, the importance of s...

3 years ago

10 minutes

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EP 42: Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?

We’ve all heard the expression, but today Dr. Minni Malhotra answers the question “Is laughter really the best medicine?” Tuning in, you’ll hear how varying the benefits of laughter can be. Dr. Minni explains what actually happens physiologically when you laugh and elaborates on how this can affect your mental health, your immune system, stress relief, physical pain, physical tension, and even your weight loss efforts. She sheds light on new research into the positive effects of laughter on d...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 41: Epigenetics and the Role It Plays in Aging

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Better Prescription with Dr. Minni Malhotra, a physician with a passion for helping people understand that there are better, scientifically grounded alternatives to prescriptions and medical procedures to take care of your health. Aging is a natural part of life and is closely linked to the health of a person but is also related to underlying genetics, more specifically epigenetics. During today’s conversation, we explore the field of epigenet...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 40: Why Mitochondrial Health is Important

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Better Prescription with Dr. Minni Malhotra. During today’s conversation, we explore the importance of mitochondrial health. We start with the foundation of how the body converts organic compounds from our food into chemical energy using mitochondria. Learn about the stress associated with the level of energy our mitochondria generate from growth and how the resulting free radicals can accelerate aging. You’ll hear how health intelligence test...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 39: Exercise and Longevity

Everyone wants to live a long life, but, if the goal is longevity, how you live matters! Aging is a natural, yet complex physiological process that is influenced by many factors, some of which are modifiable. As we age, it’s important to develop certain interventions to ease the process and decelerate vulnerability to disease. Exercise is one such intervention, and thankfully it’s easy to implement! In this episode, you’ll learn about the physiological and hormonal changes that occur with age...

3 years ago

15 minutes

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EP 38: Functional Medicine Versus Conventional Medicine

Many people are curious as to what functional medicine is, essentially, and how it differs from conventional medicine. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the principal differences and the patient-centered philosophy of functional medicine. We discuss the ways in which functional medicine aims to address the root cause of disease, as opposed to its insurance-based counterpart. Instead of suppressing inflammation, functional medicine delves into all the factors that may be causing the infla...

3 years ago

10 minutes

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EP 37: The Detox Diet

In the previous episode, we discussed toxins, and today, we delve even deeper into the topic. We recap the common sources of toxins, look at the factors affecting the level of toxins in our bodies, and break down the detoxification process! In this episode, you’ll find out what causes detoxification inefficiencies in the body, the benefits of actively detoxing, and what our detox food plan entails. You’ll learn more about allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances, which foods suppo...

3 years ago

14 minutes

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EP 36: How Toxic?

In this modern age, toxic contaminants are consumed from multiple common sources all around us every single day, and yet we don't often think of the hard work our organs have to do to get rid of them. Today's session is all about how our bodies do this, and how to support this vital process. You'll hear the long list of environmental contaminants that we are exposed to, as well as the numerous other factors which are part of the body's burden of toxicity, and the scary results of what happens...

3 years ago

11 minutes

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EP 35: Heart Rate Variability as a Marker of Mortality

One of the best predictors of mortality is heart rate variability. Join us today as Dr. Minni breaks down what heart rate variability means, how it is linked to pathology, and what you can do to increase yours! The episode begins with a clear discussion around the physiology governing heart rate and blood pressure, and how this links to heart rate variability. We hear about the pathologies linked to a low heart rate variability, and how tracking beat-to-beat is a much better indicator of card...

3 years ago

14 minutes

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EP 34: Micronutrient Balance

Modern medical school education doesn’t focus on the human body’s need for nutrients to fuel its basic functions. Because of this, the vital importance of nutrients has completely escaped the public’s attention. We are so focused on proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, but it’s the micronutrients that are responsible for enhancing our bodies’ metabolic processes. In this episode, we discuss the importance of nutrient balance, and delve into the causes of micronutrient deficiencies, and the myri...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 33: The Science of Goal Setting

We may already be a few months into the new year, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to gain a deeper understanding of goal setting. In today’s episode, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses the intricacies of goal setting, how visualization can help you achieve your goals, and why visualization exercises are so beneficial. Tuning in you’ll hear a breakdown of the five dimensions of goal setting, and why some goal formulations contribute to wellbeing, and performance, while others do not. Learn how t...

3 years ago

10 minutes

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EP 32: The Gut Skin Axis

Traditional medicine often views the body as a collection of distinct organs, each prone to its unique diseases and disorders. Functional medicine views the body as a whole and research has started to support this. The prime example is the gut skin axis, where diet and gut health has been linked to skin conditions! Tune in today to hear all about how the microbiome of the gut and the skin are intertwined as well as the microbes that are responsible for skin issues. We hear how diet can impact...

3 years ago

11 minutes

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EP 31: Breaking Through Brain Fog

Do you find yourself frequently forgetting things? Struggling to concentrate and communicate? Feeling “cloudy”? All of these are symptoms of brain fog, today’s topic on the Better Prescription Podcast. Tune in to hear Dr. Minni Malhotra break down the difference between brain fog and mental fatigue, and how her diet influences her mental state (and joints!). We find out why you shouldn’t ignore the symptoms of brain fog, and the three major causes of it: electromagnetic radiation, stress, and...

3 years ago

11 minutes

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EP 30: What is Insulin Resistance?

Welcome back to another episode of The Better Prescription Podcast. In today’s show we explore the pivotal, but often ignored issue of insulin resistance. Tuning in, you’ll hear in-depth explanations of insulin’s role in different parts of the body like our muscles, fat, liver, and brain and how insulin resistance causes a range of adverse symptoms and imbalances. Discover how the seemingly simple hormone, insulin, supports the body by stimulating glucose uptake, and why insulin resistance im...

3 years ago

16 minutes

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EP 29: Knowing Your Cholesterol Levels

The standard solution to “high cholesterol” is a prescription of statins. However, not only is “high cholesterol” a misnomer, many people with traditionally high values in the most commonly done cholesterol screen are actually healthy. Talking to us today about all things cholesterol is Dr. Minni Malhotra, in another installment of The Better Prescription. Minni breaks down what cholesterol is, how it is transported around the body, and why it plays such a crucial role in cellular function. S...

3 years ago

13 minutes

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EP 28: Organic and Non-Organic Foods

Welcome to another episode of The Better Prescription where we give you the tools to help guide you to a natural root-cause approach to prevent disease, and even reverse it, if it’s not too advanced. During today’s conversation, we talk about organic and non-organic meat and produce, particularly as it pertains to nutrient content and the effect on human health. Unfortunately, due to labeling regulations, you can’t always trust what a label says, because of greenwashing. However, there are la...

3 years ago

13 minutes

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EP 27: How to Detox Your Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is one of the least discussed aspects of the human body, with few of us considering how it impacts our overall health and wellness. Dr. Minni Malhotra talks to us today about why this system is so important, from its normal function as the sewage system of the body's tissues, to how it contributes to disease when dysregulated. She dives into the most common causes of lymphatic system problems, and how this system itself can cause other pathologies when not regularly detox...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 26: What Gut Health Can Tell You

The gut microbiome and its impact on our overall health and wellness has recently risen to the forefront of the conversation around heath, and Dr. Minni Malhotra dives into this hot topic today. From the definition of gut dysbiosis to the percentages of the good bacteria you want, this episode has it all. We hear which lifestyle factors may be impacting your gut health, and what foods you can eat to help diversify your microbiome. Tune in to find out which markers you can assess to check your...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 25: Knowing Your Number: The Omega Three Index

Welcome back to the Better Prescription podcast, where we hear about all things functional medicine. Today Dr. Minni Malhotra addresses the omega-three debate, and why measuring your omega-three index is as important as knowing your cholesterol levels in preventing heart disease. From a simple explanation of what an omega acid is to the levels associated with good heart health, you won't want to miss this discussion! We dive into the literature to hear what the latest studies are saying and u...

3 years ago

12 minutes