Doctors Brad Weening and Paul Zalzal along with other guest specialists, help you understand different health conditions in short, fun and instructive videos. Watch the videos and listen the podcast to learn valuable information and enjoy an easy-to-understand approach to complex health conditions.
Vitamin D: Best Ways To Make Sure You’re Getting Enough
📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com (mailto:talkingwithdocs@gmail.com) Vitamin D deficiency is far more common than most people realize, and many don’t know they’re low until symptoms show up. In this episode, doctors break down why vitamin D matters for bone health, immune function, muscle strength, and overall longevity. We explain the most effective ways to get enough vitamin D, who is most at risk for deficiency, and when supplementation actually makes sense. You’ll learn: - Why vitamin D is essential for bone and immune health - Common signs and risk factors for vitamin D deficiency - How much vitamin D most adults actually need - Food sources versus sunlight versus supplements - When testing and supplementation may be necessary If you’re unsure whether you’re getting enough vitamin D or relying on outdated advice, this episode gives you clear, science-backed guidance without the confusion. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe (https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189) 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs (https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs) ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com (https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com) 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs (https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/) 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet or lifestyle. Full disclaimer at talkingwithdocs.com (http://talkingwithdocs.com). #vitamind #vitaminddeficiency #bonehealth #immunehealth #sunlight #supplements #healthpodcast #sciencebasedhealth #doctorapproved #talkingwithdocs
28 Feb 2026
Best Exercise For Longevity: Cardio or Resistance Training With Dr Stuart Phillips!
Dr Stuarts Pages: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmphillips/?originalSubdomain=ca (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmphillips/?originalSubdomain=ca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackinprof/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/mackinprof/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMPPh.D/ (https://www.facebook.com/SMPPh.D/) 📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com (mailto:talkingwithdocs@gmail.com) When it comes to living longer, most people assume cardio is the answer. But is that actually true? In this episode, Dr. Phillips breaks down one of the biggest fitness debates in medicine: cardio versus resistance training for longevity. We look at what the science really says about heart health, muscle mass, aging, and why the type of exercise you choose matters more as you get older. You’ll learn: - How cardio impacts lifespan and heart health - Why resistance training becomes critical as we age - The role muscle mass plays in longevity and independence - Whether one type of exercise is clearly better or if you need both - How to structure exercise for long-term health, not just aesthetics If your goal is to stay strong, mobile, and healthy for decades to come, this episode gives you doctor-approved guidance without fitness myths or extremes. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe (https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189) YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs (https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs) ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com (https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com) 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs (https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/) 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet or lifestyle. Full disclaimer at talkingwithdocs.com (http://talkingwithdocs.com). #longevity #exerciseforhealth #cardiotraining #resistancetraining #healthyliving #agingwell #musclehealth #hearthealth #sciencebasedfitness #doctorapproved #talkingwithdocs
27 Feb 2026
Is Organic Food Actually Better? Or Worth It? Docs Break It Down
📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com (mailto:talkingwithdocs@gmail.com) Organic food is everywhere but does it actually make you healthier, or is it just smarter marketing? In this episode, doctors break down what “organic” really means, how it differs from conventional food, and whether paying extra is worth it for your health. We separate food myths from evidence so you can make informed choices without the guilt or confusion. You’ll learn: - What “organic” actually means in food labeling - Whether organic foods are more nutritious - The truth about pesticides and long-term health - When organic choices may matter more (and when they don’t) - How to prioritize food quality on any budget If you’ve ever wondered whether organic food is truly better or just better marketed, this episode gives you a clear, science-backed answer, no fear tactics, no hype. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe (https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189) YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs (https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/designs/talkingwithdocs) ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com (https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com) 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs (https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/) 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet or lifestyle. Full disclaimer at talkingwithdocs.com (http://talkingwithdocs.com). #organicfood #organicnutrition #healthyeating #foodscience #nutritionfacts #dietmyths #cleanlabel #wholefoods #realfood #wellnesstips #evidencebasedhealth #doctorapproved #sciencebasedhealth #healthpodcast #medicalpodcast #talkingwithdocs
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Vitamin D: Best Ways To Make Sure You’re Getting Enough
Published 1 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So you have a healthy diet. So if you have a healthy diet, you don't have to worry about all that stuff that you see online about it's messing up with your magnesium or your zinc or other things. Agreed. One thing about taking a supplement is it's fat-soluble vitamin. So we can store it. That's the first thing. The second thing is it gets absorbed better when you consume it with fat. So if you take it on an empty stomach or on a meal that does not have any fat, absorption is in the 20 to 40% range. That's low. Whereas if you take it with fat, it goes to the 60 to 80. 80% is kind of the upper limit of what they estimate we can actually absorb from a supplement. […]
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