S2E15 - “Mother of Dragons” with Guest: Kyndell DeNicola
Green Docs
Description: That’s right, there’s a new Mother of Dragons- many, in fact. This episode the Green Docs honors expectant mothers in this Chinese "Year of the Dragon" with a special guest – Nate’s wife, Kyndell, who is expecting their little fire-breather this summer. She talks about what it’s like to be married to an Ob/Gyn (her OB FOB), how to navigate the new digital marketplace for pregnancy and parenthood, and the best time to discuss environmental topics with moms-to-be. Sneak preview: it’s not at 6 AM before coffee. Nate and Bruce steer you through the...
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S2E14 - “Earth Day” - FIGO Podcast
Green Docs
In this episode we’re joining forces with FIGO – the international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; basically like the UN for Ob/Gyn – to bring you a special earth day episode. We’ll be hearing from voices around the globe – like Dr. Ditas Decena from the Philippines, Dr. Jim Zhang from China, and Rashmi Joglekar from UCSF – on what earth day means to them, and what in the world it has to do with family health. Links: EV sales slowing: Redfin air pollution with listings: A more nuanced approach to Divestment strategies: PFAS chemical exposure and bad...
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S2E13 “Gator-Aid” with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
Green Docs
How much screen time is safe for your kids? Does it really put them at risk for depression and anxiety? And what’s the story with encapsulating- and eating- your placenta…? In this episode we bite into all those questions with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, or as you may know him on instagram, “Dr. Gator.” He brings his expertise as a Pediatrician, Integrative Medicine physician, and author of the book “Parenting At Your Child’s Pace”, to give you the incisive answer to these and other pressing questions parents face today. You might be surprised by...
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S2E12 Global IVF Practice, Irish Twins and Guinness!
Green Docs
Irish eyes are smiling this St. Patrick’s Day as the Green Docs share a pint with Dr. Edgar Mocanu, a Dublin-based fertility specialist and president of the International Federation of Fertility Societies. He brings his unique global perspective to the fertility question on everyone’s mind: what on earth is going on in Alabama? The answer might surprise you. Dr. Mocanu also weighs in on the latest trends: how diet can improve fertility, why we worry about jacuzzis and getting pregnant, and how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals. There’s a reason they say...
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S2E11 Trust Your Gut: Dietary Tips from a Health Guru
Green Docs
Show Notes: What is “integrative medicine” and why has it gotten so popular? This episode explores this approach to illness – and boosting wellness- with Dr. Edison de Mello, the founder and head of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, California. As the author of a book called Bloated, Dr. de Mello shares his views on the many connections of our gut microbiome to our overall health as well as the benefits and risks of vaginal “seeding” of newborns to help boost their immune systems. Speaking of the gut flora, Nate and Bruce start off with new...
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S2E10 Lead Expert Spills the Tea on Stanley Cups
Green Docs
Show Notes Have you ever wondered how consumer goods get recalled? In this episode the Green Docs spill the tea with Tamara Rubin, the woman behind many of those recalls related to lead and food toxicity – including most recently calling out Stanley Cup Tumblers. You may have seen Saturday Night Live satirizing the safety of these “Big Dumb Cups.” Tamara brings her experience as the mother of two children with lead poisoning to drive her passion as an activist and filmmaker – and as the “Lead Safe Mama” she delivers everything you need to know about...
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S2E9 Just The Tips: Valentine’s Day Health Guide
Green Docs
In this Valentine’s Day episode, the Green Docs review toxic-free romance. Yes, it can happen. You’ll learn how couples, including expectant couples, can enjoy a swoon-worthy evening without any extra toxic chemicals – from chocolate and sweets, safe foods to enjoy, flowers, spa days, and other – ahem – “lotions.” Plus, have you ever wondered if safe sex is actually safe in pregnancy? Later in the episode we’ll switch it up and talk with a co-founder of a premium non-alcoholic beverage company, Something and Nothing, and get some rose-themed...
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S2E8 Climate, Health, & Rock’n’Roll
Green Docs
Congressman Mike Levin joins the Green Docs to talk about climate, health, and yes rock’n’roll. Roughly in that order. He explains how his early work in Southern California’s clean energy sector has informed a prolific career in Congress – one that has delivered successful, bipartisan environmental policies that improve the health of pregnancies and families nationwide. He shares what members of Congress do for fun on rare days off: turns out they like Pearl Jam too. And he gives a candid look behind the scenes of campaign finance; where the real action...
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S2E7 Not Your Grandfather’s Dry January
Green Docs
Description: To kick off 2024 the Green Docs raise a glass with Dan Scott, a master mixologist in Los Angeles, California and founder of his own craft beverage catering company, The Whaling Club. With over a decade of experience blending spirits in New York, DC, and now LA, Dan has served some of Hollywood’s brightest stars – and here he’s sharing custom mocktail recipes just for us. Because as you’ll learn, this is not your Grandfather’s Dry January. Nate and Bruce break down the headlines: the ozone hole is getting… smaller, California recycles champagne...
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S2E6 Christmas Recipes with a Culinary Medicine Doc
Green Docs
Description: In this holiday finale, the Green Docs review Christmas movies, more seasonal mocktails, and healthy holiday recipes with Angie Neison – a Family Medicine doctor sharing her unique training in lifestyle and culinary medicine. She gives you step-by-step recipes for hearty vegetable accouterments, green & red Christmas pasta with grated cheese “snow”, and fresh takes on traditional tamales. She even designed a holiday mocktail just for this show! You’ll want to take notes to create your own “Herb Tea-zzy.” Nate and Bruce cover the latest...
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What is “integrative medicine” and why has it gotten so popular? This episode explores this approach to illness – and boosting wellness- with Dr. Edison de Mello, the founder and head of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, California. As the author of a book called Bloated, Dr. de Mello shares his views on the many connections of our gut microbiome to our overall health as well as the benefits and risks of vaginal “seeding” of newborns to help boost their immune systems.
Speaking of the gut flora, Nate and Bruce start off with new research that shows how even light exercise can boost their health, helping protect us in the process. The guys also share new evidence of a “flavor window” for the successful introduction of healthy foods to babies, potentially preventing many food fights down the line. They also answer some listener questions and share the story of Ai-Hin, the clever Chinese panda that faked pregnancy to get better food and air conditioning- and who can blame her?
Show Links:
Microbiome and exercise
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/new-microbiome-research-reveals-exercise-may-impact-gut
UCLA Health: exercise and gut flora health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/new-microbiome-research-reveals-exercise-may-impact-gut
“Flavor window”: how to get your kids to eat vegetables
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/serenity-kids-brings-bold-global-134100744.html#
Giant Panda fakes pregnancy to receive nicer food and round-the-clock care
Alcohol and sexual function in women
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/26/well/mind/alcohol-sex-orgasm.html
NIH National Center for Integrative Health definition of integrative health
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/complementary-alternative-or-integrative-health-whats-in-a-name
Gut Microbiome facts https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4191858/#:~:text=There%20are%2010x%20the%20number,and%20weighing%20approximately%202%20kilograms.
2023 study of spore-based probiotics and gut/skin health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9918080/
American Museum of Natural History: 99% of our unique genes are microbial, not human
https://www.amnh.org/explore/science-topics/microbiome-health/meet-your-microbiome
Dr. de Mello’s book, Bloated
https://www.amazon.com/Bloated-Reclaim-Your-Health-Without/dp/0999194925
Dunkin Donuts with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and J-lo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve2miT5iF2M
Mocktails:
Virgin Caipirinha - Tudo Bem!
Health
- Lime:
- Mint:
- Rosemary:
- Thyme:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1.5 teaspoons white, granulated sugar
- 1 ounce Seedlip Garden 108
- 2 ounces Lyre's White Cane Spirit
- 2 dashes All The Bitter Orange bitters
DIRECTIONS
- In a rocks glass, muddle the lime wedges with sugar and bitters.
- Fill the glass with ice, add both spirits, and stir to chill.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
RECIPE NOTE
You’ll need some time and a little muscle when muddling the limes. The goal is to extract the juice, but also to get the sugar into the lime peel, releasing the fruit's aromatic oils.
MAKE IT MINDFULLY LOW ALCOHOL
Want to session some Caipirinhas all afternoon without getting too smashed? Try mixing 1 ounce of an alcoholic white rum (or cachaça if you have it!) with 2 ounces of Seedlip Garden.
https://allthebitter.com/blogs/recipes/caipirinha-non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipe
Health
- Lime: vit c and antioxidants; helps improve iron absorption
- Mint: auntie nausea
- Rosemary: NOT as a supplement in pregnancy; improve mood
- Thyme: reduce bloating