Terry Simpson, MD, FACS, Molecular Virologist, Bariatric Surgeon, Food Science Expert and Myth Buster
There’s a lot of medical information thrown around out there. How are you to know what information you can trust, and what’s just plain old quackery? You can’t rely on your own “google fu”. You can’t count on quality medical advice from Facebook. You need a doctor in your corner.
On each episode of Your Doctor’s Orders, Dr. Terry Simpson will cut through the clutter and noise that always seems to follow the latest medical news. He has the unique perspective of a surgeon who has spent years doing molecular virology research and as a skeptic with academic credentials. Dr. Simpson has been is medical expert for Rolling Stone Magazine, Huffington Post, National Daytime TV shows, KTAR Radio and PBS news.
Health Benefits of Limiting Red Meat
Limiting red meat consumption will reduce calories, decrease heart disease, and improve gut health. A meat only diet leads to a shorter life with hemorrhoids.
Salesmen of Supplements and Scams
Hucksters use a bit of knowledge to sell you a mountain of fertilizer. These are some of our favorite salesmen of supplements and scams.
Peanut Butter – Don’t Feel Guilty
Seed oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils, & omega 6 fatty acids have replaced sugar in the conspiracy to keep America sick.
Do You Need A Liver Cleanse?
Your liver does not need to be "detoxified" or "cleaned." Milk Thistle, turmeric, and other supplements have been tested and found wanting.
Erythritol and Heart Attacks: Is It Hype?
Erythritol is linked to increased heart disease and death. Erythritol is increasingly used as an additive to other artificial sweeteners.