What happens when a chiropractor decides to go beyond traditional chiropractic training and study neurology and functional medicine? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian sits down with Dr. Sean Grady, the newest chiropractor to join the team, to talk about his 15 years of chiropractic experience, advanced training, concussions, neurology, functional medicine, sports, family, and what ultimately led him to chiropractic.

Dr. Sean Grady shares why he pursued advanced training in neurology and functional medicine, how his own experience with a concussion and seizure-like neurological symptoms influenced his interest in neurology, and why he believes additional education can help chiropractors recognize when a patient may need care beyond their scope.

The conversation also covers what chiropractic school is really like, gross anatomy and cadaver lab experiences, playing football, basketball and baseball, the risks of contact sports, and the differences Dr. Sean noticed between his experiences in medical and chiropractic education.

Toward the end, the conversation takes a more personal turn as Dr. Sean discusses his philosophy on finding fulfillment, taking chances, learning from failure, and defining success in life.

In this episode:
Meet Dr. Sean Grady
15 years of chiropractic experience
Why he pursued chiropractic neurology
What functional medicine means to him
Concussions and neurological symptoms
His experience playing multiple sports
Football, rugby and contact sports
What chiropractic school is actually like
Gross anatomy and cadaver lab
Medical school vs. chiropractic school experiences
Family and life outside the office
Finding fulfillment in your career
Defining success for yourself
Leaving a positive impact on others

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Welcome back!
00:53 - Frederick Podcast Network
01:27 - Meet Dr. Sean
44:16 - Ending

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Melatonin is best known as a sleep supplement—but is there more to this hormone than helping you fall asleep? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we take a deeper look at melatonin, including its potential connection to sleep, aging, inflammation, heart health, blood pressure, chronic illness, and overall health.

This episode combines key segments from previous Real Health Podcast conversations about melatonin and explores why melatonin may play a much bigger role in the body than many people realize.

We discuss:
• Is melatonin really just a sleep aid?
• Melatonin and sleep
• Why melatonin production may decrease with age
• Artificial light and blue light exposure
• Melatonin and chronic illness
• Melatonin, heart health, and blood pressure
• Melatonin and inflammation
• What research says about melatonin
• Why dosage and product quality matter
• The difference between melatonin as a hormone and a supplement
• Why more research is still needed

We also discuss conflicting opinions and limitations surrounding some of the research, including recent claims about melatonin and heart failure.

00:00 Intro
00:13 Why Take Melatonin?
03:02 I thought I Knew
04:28 Its A Tool
06:07 Melatonin and Meds
08:25 Is It Bad For heart
10:10 insomnia
12:31 Drugs
15:27 Foods
16:37 Blood Pressure
17:05 Ending

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Are vaccines, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, artificial sweeteners, supplements, and peptides actually as safe and effective as we've been told? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Brandi and Dr. Amir Rashidian discuss controversial health topics, medical research, FDA regulation, nutrition, and the science behind some of today's biggest health debates.

The conversation covers childhood vaccine recommendations, GLP-1 drugs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, reported adverse reactions, artificial sweeteners and brain health, dietary supplements, FDA regulation, food additives, peptides such as BPC-157 and TB-500, and whether newer approaches to health deserve more research.

The hosts also discuss the long-running debate surrounding cholesterol, eggs, butter, and heart disease—and look back at an older health article to ask how medical advice can change over time.

Topics discussed:
• Childhood vaccines and vaccine recommendations
• GLP-1 weight loss medications
• Mounjaro, Wegovy and Saxenda
• Artificial sweeteners and brain health
• Sugar substitutes and metabolism
• Dietary supplements and FDA regulation
• Food additives and processed foods
• Peptides and regenerative health
• BPC-157 and TB-500
• Peptide research and safety
• Cholesterol, eggs and butter
• How health recommendations change
• Conventional vs. holistic approaches to health

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 FPN
00:37 Netflix?
01:16 Today's Articles
04:02 Trump Returns To Controversy
18:11 150 Dead After What?
21:31 Sugar Substitutes = Fast Aging?
23:25 FDA Not Approving Supplements
28:02 Under Regulated Dietary Supplements
34:03 Food Additives
39:14 Loosing Restrictions
46:52 Meet Hector
52:47 Outro

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