From Dr. Annahieta Kalantari, an emergency and lifestyle medicine physician, comes a podcast that cuts through the noise. Each episode features straight talk on health, longevity, lifestyle, and aesthetics—pulled directly from her popular blog, From Dr. AK’s Desk. Evidence-based, approachable, and sometimes a little wry, this podcast helps you separate medical fact from health trend fiction.
The Connection Between Oral Health and Whole-Body Health with Dr. Ekta Sem
Most of us think about oral health in terms of cavities, gum disease, and keeping our teeth clean. But what happens in our mouths may have implications far beyond our teeth and gums.
In this episode of No Filter Doctor, I'm joined by Dr. Ekta Sem, a dentist specializing in comprehensive integrative dentistry, to explore the connection between oral health and systemic disease.
We discuss the relationships between periodontal disease, diabetes, cardiovascular health, inflammation, and sleep-disordered breathing. We also get into practical oral hygiene, including flossing, tongue scraping, mouthwash, and oil pulling.
I learned quite a bit during this conversation, and some of it genuinely surprised me.
Related blog: What Science Says About the Oral-Systemic Connection
12 Oct 2026
Metabolomics Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
What if we could take a snapshot of what is happening inside our bodies at the molecular level? Could that information help us detect diseases earlier, understand why people respond differently to treatments, or even personalize nutrition?
That is what researchers are exploring through metabolomics, an emerging field of medicine studying the small molecules involved in our body's biochemical processes.
In this episode of No Filter Doctor, I explain what metabolomics is, how it differs from genomics, and where the research is taking us. From newborn screening to cancer detection and precision nutrition, the possibilities are exciting, but there is still plenty we don't know.
And as with any emerging science, there is a difference between legitimate medical research and the promises the wellness industry may try to sell us.
Related blog: Metabolomics: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
5 Oct 2026
Health Spanning: Planning Now for the Health You Want Later
We plan for our financial future. Why don’t we plan for our future health the same way?
In this episode of No Filter Doctor, I introduce what I call health spanning: starting with what we want to be able to do decades from now, measuring where we are today, and building a deliberate plan to improve the odds of getting there. That might mean maintaining the fitness to hike with our grandchildren, the strength to live independently, or the physical and cognitive capacity to travel in retirement. Pasted text
I also explain why health spanning is different from preventive care, sick care, and biohacking, and why I think this is a missing piece in healthcare.
Related reading:Health Spanning: The Missing Piece in Healthcare
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