The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned supplement routine led to permanent nerve damage. Through Samantha's story, we explore how her daily stack of supplements—a multivitamin, B-complex, energy powder, and relaxation gummies—unknowingly delivered 140mg of vitamin B6 daily, far exceeding th...
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The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned supplement routine led to permanent nerve damage. Through Samantha's story, we explore how her daily stack of supplements—a multivitamin, B-complex, energy powder, and relaxation gummies—unknowingly delivered 140mg of vitamin B6 daily, far exceeding th...
The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned supplement routine led to permanent nerve damage. Through Samantha's story, we explore how her daily stack of supplements—a multivitamin, B-complex, energy powder, and relaxation gummies—unknowingly delivered 140mg of vitamin B6 daily, far exceeding th...
What really happens after your doctor closes the exam room door? How do physicians feel when they can't give you the time you deserve? The healthcare system has trained us to focus on symptoms, tests, and diagnoses, but we rarely discuss the human experiences on both sides of medicine. Drawing from nearly two decades in healthcare, I'm pulling back the curtain to reveal what doctors wish every patient understood about their reality. The truth might surprise you: physicians carry your stories...
We're living in a world where depth has become a disadvantage. The infamous "TLDR" (Too Long, Didn't Read) mentality has infiltrated health communication, replacing nuanced discussion with catchy, often misleading soundbites. While scrolling through claims like "carbs are bad" and "seed oils will kill you," we've lost sight of what meaningful health information actually looks like. This episode unpacks how social media algorithms don't just shorten content—they actively filter it, creating d...
Death comes for us all, yet most of us live as though immortal. As a physician who's witnessed countless final moments, I've observed a heartbreaking pattern: people realizing too late that their health was never guaranteed, but rather the culmination of thousands of daily choices. This episode dives deep into what the deceased might tell us if they could speak again. The bedside confessions are startlingly consistent: "I thought I had more time." "I was too proud to change." "I wish I'd sta...
Death doesn't wait for symptoms, and neither should you. This eye-opening episode tackles the critical yet often avoided topic of men's health during Men's Health Month. Did you know men are 24% less likely than women to have seen a doctor in the past year? The statistics are alarming, but there's hope. Whether you identify as male or simply care about the men in your life, this conversation could literally save lives. Dr. Jules dives deep into why men avoid healthcare (hint: it's not lazine...
Fasting has become a health buzzword, but beneath the hype lies a complex metabolic tool with specific benefits and important caveats. In this comprehensive exploration, I break down the science behind different fasting approaches and reveal why not all fasting styles deliver the same results. The episode distinguishes between four major fasting types that are often confused: prolonged fasting (multi-day), intermittent fasting (alternate day or 5:2), time-restricted eating (daily eating wind...
Oméga-3 : faut-il se supplémenter? Certains disent oui. D’autres non. Et plusieurs préfèrent jouer de prudence. Voici mon avis sur un sujet hautement nuancé. Il n’y a pas de réponse simple. Ce n’est ni oui, ni non. Ça dépend de plusieurs facteurs — que je décortique dans cet épisode entièrement dédié aux oméga-3. Va faire un tour sur mon site web pour plein de ressources gratuites sur comment amorcer une transition vers une alimentation et un mode de vie plus sains. Go check out my website fo...
Menopause represents a profound biological transition that affects millions of women, yet most enter this phase with more questions than answers. In this comprehensive two-part exploration, we break down what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause—and why symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and weight gain aren't just things you need to "tough out." The hormonal rollercoaster of menopause affects nearly every system in your body, from temperature ...
The scale's creeping up, but nothing about your diet or exercise has changed. Sound familiar? That frustrating weight gain after 40 isn't your imagination—it's biology. And while it may feel inevitable, science shows it's absolutely reversible. Your body undergoes significant shifts after 40 that directly impact weight management. Estrogen and progesterone begin their gradual decline, changing how and where fat is stored—shifting from subcutaneous (under the skin) to visceral (around organs)...
🎙️ Créatine : Pas juste pour les gars du gym Autrefois considérée comme un simple supplément pour les culturistes, la créatine est aujourd’hui l’un des suppléments les plus étudiés et les plus prometteurs pour la santé du cerveau, la cognition, le métabolisme énergétique et même le vieillissement en santé. Dans cet épisode, on décortique ce qu’est la créatine, à qui elle s’adresse (indice : probablement à toi), comment elle fonctionne et pourquoi elle pourrait bien être l’un des suppléments l...
Are you constantly tired despite getting "enough" sleep? Do you wake with headaches or find yourself nodding off during the day? You might be among the one-fifth of adults suffering from sleep apnea without even knowing it. Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring or poor sleep – it's a potentially dangerous condition where breathing repeatedly stops throughout the night, preventing your body from reaching the deep, restorative sleep stages where physical and emotional repair occur. Each breathi...
Ever feel bombarded by conflicting health advice online? From raw carrot salads supposedly detoxing estrogen to cold plunges magically melting fat, Dr. Jules cuts through the noise with science-based clarity in this eye-opening episode. We're living in an era where everyone with a social media account claims expertise in hormones, detoxification, and biohacking. But there's a vast difference between what sounds scientific and what actually holds up under scrutiny. Dr. Jules delivers three po...
Qu’il s’agisse d’un excès de gras saturés, de cholestérol, de sodium, de sucres ajoutés ou tout simplement de calories, l’alimentation canadienne est souvent marquée par des excès. Mais elle comporte aussi de nombreuses carences : en fibres, en vitamine C, en fer, en calcium et en d’autres minéraux essentiels. Voici comment repérer ces excès et ces carences, et surtout, comment les corriger. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and...
Fear can be a powerful motivator for change. In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on my greatest medical fear—Alzheimer's disease—and why it haunts me both professionally and personally. Having watched both my grandmothers lose themselves to dementia, including one who mistook me for her long-deceased husband when I was just a child, these experiences left emotional scars that continue to shape my approach to brain health. As a physician who diagnosed seven patients with ...
Tired of the "pill for every ill" approach that treats symptoms but ignores root causes? Discover the revolutionary framework that's transforming healthcare and empowering patients to take control of their wellbeing. Lifestyle Medicine represents a paradigm shift in how we approach chronic disease, not as inevitable conditions requiring lifelong medication, but as largely preventable outcomes influenced by daily choices. Research shows that up to 80% of heart disease, diabetes, and many canc...
Your fork might be the most powerful climate tool you own. While we fixate on electric cars and plastic straws, we're ignoring the staggering environmental impact of what's on our plates. This episode reveals how animal agriculture generates more greenhouse emissions than all transportation combined, yet remains largely absent from climate conversations. Prepare for some eye-opening comparisons: beef produces up to 60kg of CO2 per kilogram while lentils generate under 2kg—meaning that swappi...
Coffee—is it friend or foe? That seemingly innocent question sparked this deep dive into coffee science after a colleague questioned my own consumption habits. As a health professional and coffee enthusiast, I was surprised by the persistent myths surrounding this beloved bean. Coffee contains over a thousand bioactive compounds beyond caffeine, including powerful antioxidants called chlorogenic acids that demonstrate anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties. Research con...
Your life literally depends on sleep, and in this eye-opening exploration of sleep science, we reveal why this nighttime process might be the most undervalued health tool in your arsenal. Sleep isn't merely a passive state where your body shuts down. It's an intricately choreographed series of stages, each with distinct physiological purposes that keep your body and mind functioning optimally. We journey through the four sleep stages that make up each 60-90 minute cycle, from light sle...
🎙️ Bienvenue dans cet épisode où on plonge dans le monde fascinant de la vitamine C 🍊 On l’associe souvent à l’immunité, à l’énergie ou à la prévention des rhumes… mais que dit vraiment la science sur la supplémentation en vitamine C? Est-ce que ça fonctionne? Est-ce que c’est sécuritaire? Et surtout, est-ce que tout le monde en a besoin? Dans cet épisode, on explore les bienfaits prouvés (comme dans certains cas de carence, de stress oxydatif accru ou chez les fumeurs) mais aussi les limites...
Modern medicine has a blind spot – one that's costing us dearly in terms of health and longevity. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that nutrition and exercise are the two most powerful levers for preventing and reversing chronic disease, most physicians receive minimal training in these areas. After completing a decade of rigorous medical education, I emerged with hundreds of hours of pharmacology training but barely 10 hours on nutrition. This disconnect continues to shape our health...
The wellness world has convinced many of us that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, more equals better. This dangerous misconception has real consequences, as I've witnessed firsthand with patients like Samantha, whose well-intentioned supplement routine led to permanent nerve damage. Through Samantha's story, we explore how her daily stack of supplements—a multivitamin, B-complex, energy powder, and relaxation gummies—unknowingly delivered 140mg of vitamin B6 daily, far exceeding th...
