The Medical Treatments We Can't Believe Were Real | EP 155

The Medical Treatments We Can't Believe Were Real | EP 155

Medical history is filled with treatments that doctors once believed were revolutionary.. but many are now considered shocking, dangerous, or even deadly. In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi Rashidian explore bloodletting, mercury treatments, lobotomies, cocaine in medicine, thalidomide, penicillin, and how medical science continues to evolve. Could some of today's accepted treatments be viewed the same way in the future? In this episode we discuss: ✔ Bloodletting and George Washington ✔ Mercury as medicine ✔ The shocking history of lobotomies ✔ Cocaine as a medical treatment ✔ The thalidomide tragedy ✔ The accidental discovery of penicillin ✔ Medical mistakes that changed history ✔ Why science continues to evolve ✔ Critical thinking in healthcare We also finish the episode with a fun discussion featuring a special guest who gives his hilarious opinions on some of history's strangest medical practices. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:37 FPN 01:26 Crazy Forms of Medicine 12:54 Accident Invented Lobotomy 16:28 Disaster That Changed Safety 21:57 Most "Exciting Medical Discovery" 26:33 Greatest Accident in Medical History 30:15 Cyrus Interview 38:31 Next Time! 📍 Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center 🎙️ Powered by Frederick Podcast Network 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into real health topics, practical advice, and functional wellness strategies. Be sure to check out our other platforms for more information about health and wellness! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RealChiropractic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticcc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realchiropracticmacc

Why Modern Medicine is Full of "Happy Accidents" | EP 154

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian take a hilarious and eye-opening "blast from the past" look at some of the most bizarre medical discoveries, historical health fads, and scientific blunders. We dive deep into why nutrition science constantly evolves (the famous Egg Wars and Margarine vs. Butter debates) and question what modern health trends future generations might laugh at 100 years from now. Plus, we explore the powerful "Biology of Belief" how placebos work even when you KNOW they are placebos, and what it truly means to trust the brilliant design of your body. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome to Real Health 00:41 - Frederick Podcast Network 00:53 - Our Purpose 01:21 - Chicken or The Egg 06:05 - Dr Drank WHAT? 12:52 - Dr's Smoking? 19:13 - Great Margarine Disaster 24:49 - Accidental Inventions 26:30 - Dancing Plague 1518 32:10 - Radioactive Products 39:22 - Phineas Gage 42:52 - Placebo That Worked 47:48 - ...what for weight loss?? 49:26 - Closing 📍 Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center 🎙️ Powered by Frederick Podcast Network 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into real health topics, practical advice, and functional wellness strategies. Be sure to check out our other platforms for more information about health and wellness! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RealChiropractic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticcc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realchiropracticmacc

Is Modern Medicine Secretly Making Us Sicker? | EP 153

Are we prioritizing policies over people? In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian dive deep into the collapsing trust in modern medicine, the hidden financial kickbacks driving pharmaceutical prescriptions, and the monumental debate surrounding statins and cholesterol. We break down the historic "Death by Medicine" report, revealing shocking statistics on iatrogenic deaths, medical errors, and why the current healthcare model may be prolonging death rather than life. From the FDA's upcoming stance on peptides to the realities of AI entering the exam room, we explore what medical freedom truly means for you and your family. Connect with us and listen to more episodes: 🌐 Website: http://ListenFrederick.com 🎙️ Frederick Podcast Network: http://ListenFrederick.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Life Updates 03:46 - The Vaccine Civil War & Informed Consent 12:07 - FDA, Peptides, and RFK Jr. (Medical Freedom vs. Regulation) 20:30 - AI in the Exam Room: Human Oversight vs. Autonomous Diagnostics 26:17 - Big Pharma Kickbacks & Medical Lawsuits Exposed 32:46 - The Great Statin & Cholesterol Debate (Do Healthy People Need Them?) 46:44 - Death by Medicine: Breaking Down the Shocking Statistics 52:47 - Reclaiming Your Health & Final Thoughts 📍 Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center 🎙️ Powered by Frederick Podcast Network 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into real health topics, practical advice, and functional wellness strategies. Be sure to check out our other platforms for more information about health and wellness! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RealChiropractic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticcc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realchiropracticmacc

Are We Being Poisoned By Modern Food? | EP 152

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we discuss the growing health concerns surrounding ultra processed foods, brain fog, microplastics, fertility decline, immune system health, chronic inflammation, fungal infections, and the modern food supply. We break down current health news, including: Ultra processed foods and cognitive decline Brain fog and ADHD connections Gut health and the immune system Microplastics found in human tissue Fertility and hormone disruption Toxic ingredients in modern foods Immune system support and natural health strategies Chiropractic care and nervous system health Chronic inflammation and aging Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back 00:51 FPN 01:13 Who We Are 01:42 Why We Missed Last Week 02:23 Dissecting Big Headlines 03:34 Hantavirus 07:39 House Cleaning Robots 10:12 What To Know For Hantavirus 14:09 Ultra Processed Foods Effect 19:34 Food Addictions 24:04 What Do Pediatricians Do? 28:28 What Do Chiropractors Do? 30:38 Microplastics and Fertility 36:43 Super Fungi 43:11 Takeaways! 📍 Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center 🎙️ Powered by Frederick Podcast Network 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into real health topics, practical advice, and functional wellness strategies. Be sure to check out our other platforms for more information about health and wellness! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RealChiropractic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticcc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realchiropracticmacc

Chronic Disease & Inflammation... Why People Are Getting Sick!? | EP 151

In this podcast episode, we break down why so many people are getting sick and the growing distrust in modern healthcare. We discuss chronic disease, pharmaceutical overuse, and why more people are starting to question doctors, guidelines, and traditional medical systems. We also dive into topics like root cause health, nervous system regulation, and how lifestyle factors like diet, inflammation, and stress impact long-term wellness. This episode explores the shift from symptom-based treatment to prevention and natural health approaches. Key topics in this episode: Why trust in healthcare is declining Pharmaceutical overuse and medical system concerns Chronic disease and inflammation Food quality, additives, and lifestyle health Nervous system health and stress response Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:39 FPN 00:49 What We Bring You 02:10 How Ya Feelin? 03:12 Change in Autism/Alzheimer Treatment? 09:45 Don't Google Symptoms! 14:48 Cannabis Effect on Aging 22:07 Depression and Gut Health 28:30 Parasite Cleanse 30:59 Parasites & Cancer 36:05 Closing 📍 Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center 🎙️ Powered by Frederick Podcast Network 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into real health topics, practical advice, and functional wellness strategies. Be sure to check out our other platforms for more information about health and wellness! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RealChiropractic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midatlanticcc/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realchiropracticmacc