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Bicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 450Bicycle Talk. Episode 450 August 6th, 2025. Ron’s Rant: Drivers struck and killed 7,148 people in the United States last year, enough to fill 31 Boeing 737s, according to a new report from GHSA. One in four are hit and run’s. Wake up people And I warned you: The Tariffs are on. On […]
2025-08-1400 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 449Bicycle Talk. Episode 449 July 30th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Another bump in the road episode 3. Slow down ebikes in the city but not cars? What about the big motorized vehicles. Reducing speeds saves lives. Let’s not discriminate against bicycles. On a positive side: Quiet Corner Bicycle Tour last weekend! Shout out to […]
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Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 501: Stress Reduction, Watermelon and the Mediterranean Diet and HealthThis week, I talked with Ron about our advancing health situations. I'm likely going to have a laminectomy (short procedure spinal repair) for my spinal stenosis. Ron is healing more and more every day, still getting sore but managing it, riding the bike mostly indoors! I also talked about how women get mammograms, have a finding that needs another look, and have the follow-up several weeks into the future while they wait and worry, and how that's of questionable ethics, especially when often the result is normal. Of course, it's necessary to investigate findings that could not be definitively...
2025-08-1358 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 448Bicycle Talk. Episode 448 July 23rd 2025. Ron’s Rant: Another bump in the road. Episode 2 after the pain. Well, pain is still here but management is improving or I’m getting better at this. On a positive side: Watching the tour? Are these guys fast or what? Fastest tour ever! Quiet Corner Bicycle […]
2025-07-3000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 447Bicycle Talk. Episode 447 July 15th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Where have you been Ron? Ron spends this week filling you in on his epic journey through another bump in the road.. On a positive side: It will be a long journey but it appears the problem I was having with my […]
2025-07-3000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 446Bicycle Talk. Episode 446 June 25th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Regulating e-bike speeds in NYC but not car speeds? More driving tends to make communities less prosperous. Feeling safe yet? MASA (make America safe again) Three CPSC commissioners sue Trump over termination On a positive side: CPSC Member reinstated after judge rules firing […]
2025-07-0500 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 445Bicycle Talk. Episode 445 June 11th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Cars Make Us More Lonely Does car dependence make people unsatisfied with life? The specter of road violence keeps people from interacting. And you can blame cars for that. On a positive side: China made helmets and bike trailers free of tariffs for […]
2025-07-0500 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 444Bicycle Talk. Episode 444 June 4th 2025. Ron’s Rant: The loss of an old friend. Ron dedicates this week’s show to Hampton resident and longtime friend and cyclist, Glen Newcombe. On a positive side: The Giro has finished and oh what a spectacular finish it was. A tip of the Cycling cap to […]
2025-06-0400 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 443Bicycle Talk. Episode 443 May 28th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Ride of Silence, very disappointing this year. The bike helmet debate rages on as study finds drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as ‘less human’. On a positive side: It’s May, It’s Bike Month It’s also memorial day weekend so thank you to […]
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Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 490 Chia Pudding, Healthy Creamer, Mediterranean Diet & Bone DensityThis week, I was back on with Ron after a while so got to catch up with him on the air. He is VERY proud of his son who just got married in Chicago to a lovely woman! We talked about the joy of the wedding. Then he updated us on his cervical spinal stenosis diagnosis, and […]
2025-05-2100 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 442Bicycle Talk. Episode 442 May 21st 2025. Ron’s Rant: The Ride of Silence. The US Department of Transportation is threatening to withhold funds. And the Child in the White House calls out Pete Buttigieg for riding a bicycle. On a positive side: May is still Bike Month! It’s the 2025 Giro d […]
2025-05-2100 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 490 Chia Pudding, Healthy Creamer, Mediterranean Diet & Bone DensityThis week, I was back on with Ron after a while so got to catch up with him on the air. He is VERY proud of his son who just got married in Chicago to a lovely woman! We talked about the joy of the wedding. Then he updated us on his cervical spinal stenosis diagnosis, and the likelihood that he will have surgery. He'll find out just what that entails before the next show! Then some fun topics, like a great recipe for chia pudding, and how to make your morning coffee creamer healthier. We finished with the...
2025-05-2157 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 441Bicycle Talk. Episode 441 May 14th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Hartford may remove bike lanes? Really? So you can park more Cars? Did i say this already, Really? Hartford may hit the brakes on bike lanes. Cyclists are in uproar. The NYPD keeps ignoring a law that allows cyclists to pass through a red […]
2025-05-1500 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 440Bicycle Talk. Episode 440 May 7th 2025. Ron’s Rant: The Tariffs! PeopleForBikes preparing letter to Trump asking for tariff relief. Leave our bicycles alone!! On a positive side: Energy fair this past weekend. Working with Bike Mansfield preparing the bicycles for the upcoming 4th grade bicycle program. And of course, the […]
2025-05-0800 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 437Bicycle Talk. Episode 437 April 16th 2025. Ron’s Rant: On a positive side: Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Content: Events and Finishing Points. 2 items, 1. Tariffs. 2. Bike carnage: ‘The Carnage is Intolerable’: Rep. Jamie Raskin on Why Bike Safety is Becoming Bipartisan. On a positive side: Frannie […]
2025-04-1600 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 436Bicycle Talk. Episode 436 April 2nd 2025. Ron’s Rant: Get off the road! Why people hate cyclists and other issues with bicycles on the road. Get over yourselves. More in the show. On a positive side: Frannie and I are Off to Chicago this weekend to see my Son Greg get married! Mechanical […]
2025-04-0200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 435Bicycle Talk. Episode 435 February 26th 2025. Ron’s Rant: I’m back, more rants about tubeless tires. If I was not made aware of so many failures I would not mention this as much. On a positive side: The 6th annual Natchaug Epic. And yes, Your old pal “PedlinRon” was there. And yes, Epic […]
2025-03-2600 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 483: Prebiotic for Teeth, More Osteoarthritis, Exercises and HealthThis week, we gave a little advice on the use of toothpaste with prebiotic to support healthy probiotic in the mouth. Then, we went on to discuss more about osteoarthritis. We gave more information about supplements. We also discussed the important topic of balance and how as the age, people have difficulty rising from seated and lying down. Ron is going to teach clinics on how to get up from the ground if you've fallen! And one of the reasons people fall is because they're lightheaded from being dehydrated, so we talked about making sure to drink and adding...
2025-03-2659 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 434Bicycle Talk. Episode 434 March 19th 2025. Ron’s Rant: How’s your backup bicycle chain supply? Chains subject to steel tariffs; some cables and other products, too. Secretary Duffy directed staff to start the process of clawing back millions in discretionary dollars for bike lanes. On a positive side: 500 people attend the Philly Bike […]
2025-03-2000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 482: More on the Measles Outbreak, Daylight Savings Time: Can We Not?This was the first week I’d actually BEEN to the Know Your Farmer’s Fair so that I could talk about it! A great time was had by all, from getting SO many coasters, to mushroom salt and jerky, to gluten free cookies, to giving Congressman Joe Courtney a hug! Ron got to schmooze the room in his […]
2025-03-2000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 482: More on the Measles Outbreak, Daylight Savings Time: Can We Not?This was the first week I'd actually BEEN to the Know Your Farmer's Fair so that I could talk about it! A great time was had by all, from getting SO many coasters, to mushroom salt and jerky, to gluten free cookies, to giving Congressman Joe Courtney a hug! Ron got to schmooze the room in his role as co-director of the Mansfield Farm to Families program, and talk to Joe as the registrar of voters for the Town of Mansfield!Today I talked more about the measles outbreak, and how we shouldn't be so hard on...
2025-03-1956 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 433Bicycle Talk. Episode 433 March 12th 2025. Ron’s Rant: All you curmudgeons who criticized Tadej Pogacar for saying the “S” word in his interview after the Strada Bianchi. Really “S” does happen. On a positive side: Voters Approved $1.9 Billion to Support Better Places to Bike. And, Just two weeks away from this […]
2025-03-1200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 432Bicycle Talk. Episode 432 March 5th 2025. Ron’s Rant: The Sound of Silence: Mayor Adams Ducks Questions About Trump’s Move to Kill Congestion Pricing. On a positive side: More from the Chiropractor. Great video from “The War on Cars” about a solid promotion needed to get bikes back into the news. The Untold […]
2025-03-0600 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 479: Know Your Farmer Fair, Help for Political StressThis week, we talked about Ron’s experience with the chiropractor. He’s a fan! He knows it’ll take time but he’s on board. I also talked about the Know your Farmer Fair which will happen March 8, 2025 at the Willimantic Community Center; a great way to get to know our local farmers! And, without taking […]
2025-02-2600 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 479: Know Your Farmer Fair, Help for Political StressThis week, we talked about Ron's experience with the chiropractor. He's a fan! He knows it'll take time but he's on board. I also talked about the Know your Farmer Fair which will happen March 8, 2025 at the Willimantic Community Center; a great way to get to know our local farmers! And, without taking sides, we talked about the political situation and how it may be stressing you, and what you can do about it.
2025-02-2657 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 431Bicycle Talk. Episode 431 February 19th 2025. . Ron’s Rant: Sorry I missed you all last week. Where is the micro mobility that is so alive in Europe? And just when it’s starting to have an impact, Donnie Trump is still threatening to kill congestion pricing in New York City, even if he […]
2025-02-2000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 477: Valentine’s Day: Chocolate for Health, Home-Cooked Valentine’s DayIt’s almost Valentine’s Day, which is also Ron and my 20th anniversary! 20 years, can you believe it? 20 years of chocolate, bicycles, love, support and healing. And also, food. We talk about appreciating each other! Then, of course, since it’s valentines day, I talked about the health benefits of chocolate, a yearly tradition. I also […]
2025-02-1200 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 477: Valentine's Day: Chocolate for Health, Home-Cooked Valentine's DayIt's almost Valentine's Day, which is also Ron and my 20th anniversary! 20 years, can you believe it? 20 years of chocolate, bicycles, love, support and healing. And also, food. We talk about appreciating each other! Then, of course, since it's valentines day, I talked about the health benefits of chocolate, a yearly tradition. I also gave some healthy alternatives to going out to eat on Valentine's Day, like making dishes at home with heart healthy omega 3s, and lots of produce.
2025-02-1259 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 430Bicycle Talk. Episode 430 February 5th 2025. Ron’s Rant: More complaints on the new administrations transportation policies and changes. ‘Is it appropriate? Is it legal?’ The bike industry is currently in the middle of its worst-ever recession On a positive side: Watched the UCI Cyclocross world’s races yesterday in full French mud fest […]
2025-02-0500 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 475: Ron’s Spinal Healing, More New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually DoToday I got reacquainted with Ron, with whom I haven’t made a show since November, as he was teaching a fitness class when we usually record together in December! So we’re able to make shows together again, well, most of the time. Today we reviewed his health issues, and it seems we’re getting close to […]
2025-01-2900 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 429Bicycle Talk. Episode 429 January 29th 2025. Ron’s Rant: Reality show and Fox News host Sean Duffy’s nomination as transportation secretary. Really? On a positive side: Watched # 11 and # 12 of the UCI Cyclocross world’s races yesterday. Yay YouTube for the free broadcasts! Coming up this weekend, 2025 UCI Cyclocross World […]
2025-01-2900 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 475: Ron's Spinal Healing, More New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually DoToday I got reacquainted with Ron, with whom I haven't made a show since November, as he was teaching a fitness class when we usually record together in December! So we're able to make shows together again, well, most of the time. Today we reviewed his health issues, and it seems we're getting close to figuring out what's going on. Thank goodness, it appears he does NOT have peripheral artery disease. If he has intermittent claudication, it's emanating from his spine, which X-rays show he has some disc degeneration, thoracic scoliosis, and neural foramen narrowing in the cervical spine...
2025-01-2957 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 427Bicycle Talk. Episode 427 January 22nd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Talked to yet another walker last week complaining about bicycle trail etiquette. Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High. Timothee Chalamet gets a bicycle parking fine. On a positive side: Yay, no Jury duty. Chicago doing things right. MLK Statement. Mechanical minute and […]
2025-01-2200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 426Bicycle Talk. Episode 426 January 15th 2025 Ron’s Rant: Is there ever a good time for Jury Duty? More on this next week or maybe not for 2 weeks depending on the outcome. The U.S. has seven parking spaces for every car . California Wildfires effect bicycles too. On a positive side: New […]
2025-01-1500 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 425Bicycle Talk. Episode 425 January 1st 2025. Ron’s Rant: 2024. The good, the bad, the ugly. On a positive side: Happy New Year! Major accomplishements in 2024. Ron talks about the year in the sport of Cycling. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Top 10 cycling innovations that “weren’t like the others” in 2024 Content: […]
2025-01-0100 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 424Bicycle Talk. Episode 424 December 25th 2024. Ron’s Rant: UL Safety Standards legislation cut from the latest budget balance bill. Setting the safety standards for Lithium batteries was removed as Congress reached a compromise. Once again the safety of people who ride bicycles and use them for transportation, is not important in this country On a […]
2024-12-2200 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 471: WICKED!, PRP and Omega 3s/Fish Oil for OsteoarthritisThis week I talked about Ron and my viewing of Wicked, but didn’t give away any spoilers! It was VERY exciting, dazzling, and emotional. You may want to take nervine herbs, L-theanine, or something else to keep calm, and then plan to do deep breathing or other calming activities afterward! And this was only Part […]
2024-12-1900 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 423Bicycle Talk. Episode 423 December 18th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Ontario Premier Doug Ford Very bike unfriendly guy. On a positive side: US National Cyclocross Results. Locals shine. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Bottom line: Ron’s tip of the week? Ride your bike, it really could save your life. Getting to the heart of it all. […]
2024-12-1800 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 471: WICKED!, PRP and Omega 3s/Fish Oil for OsteoarthritisThis week I talked about Ron and my viewing of Wicked, but didn't give away any spoilers! It was VERY exciting, dazzling, and emotional. You may want to take nervine herbs, L-theanine, or something else to keep calm, and then plan to do deep breathing or other calming activities afterward! And this was only Part 1, Part 2 comes out in a year! I mainly discussed osteoarthritis and how it's helped by PRP, platelet rich plasma injections,and also omega-3 fatty acids, especially fish oil. Very healing for arthritis, especially knees!
2024-12-1858 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 422Bicycle Talk. Episode 422 December 11th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Where was PedlinRon last week? Size matters. New information on the deadly vehicle size increase. On a positive side: More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance. Dublin World cup Cyclocross, US National Cyclocross Championships rapidly approaching, And Project Mayhem Cyclocross series […]
2024-12-1100 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 469: Happy ThanksBirthday to Me, Seasonal Affective DisorderThis week, I talked about how we BAILED from the Manchester Road Race, because Ron’s circulation and leg pain and the chilly, pouring rain would have made it too uncomfortable. We may return to Manchester to walk the course on a sunnier day! And soon we’ll have some diagnosis as to what’s going on with Ron’s health […]
2024-12-0400 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 469: Happy ThanksBirthday to Me, Seasonal Affective DisorderThis week, I talked about how we BAILED from the Manchester Road Race, because Ron's circulation and leg pain and the chilly, pouring rain would have made it too uncomfortable. We may return to Manchester to walk the course on a sunnier day! And soon we'll have some diagnosis as to what's going on with Ron's health and get him back to walking, running, and mostly importantly, CYCLING! Also, it was all about Hello Darkness My Old Friend, the sun is setting at 4 PM. All about seasonal affective disorder! What it is, the neurotransmitters involved, and what v...
2024-12-0458 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 421Bicycle Talk. Episode 421 November 20th 2024. Ron’s Rant: If your class 3 e-bike can travel at motorized vehicle speed, GET OFF THE MULTI USE TRAILS AND USE THE ROAD WHERE YOU BELONG. Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president […]
2024-11-2000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 466: Managing Fatigue, Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Artery Disease, ChromiumThis week, I talked a bit about how I manage intermittent fatigue, mostly with taking breaks and getting enough sleep! Like a lot of us, I'm guilty of pushing myself to get stuff done until I drop, and I need to learn to rest more. Then we discussed the possibility that Ron has intermittent claudication, a form of peripheral artery disease. He certainly has symptoms that could fit. We discussed the mechanics of intermittent claudication, the pain, cramping, and burning that are worse with exertion and better with rest. Then we discussed how it's diagnosed and treated, b...
2024-11-1356 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 466: Managing Fatigue, Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Artery Disease, ChromiumThis week, I talked a bit about how I manage intermittent fatigue, mostly with taking breaks and getting enough sleep! Like a lot of us, I’m guilty of pushing myself to get stuff done until I drop, and I need to learn to rest more. Then we discussed the possibility that Ron has intermittent claudication, a […]
2024-11-1300 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 420Bicycle Talk. Episode 420 November 13th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Ron’s Laters CPR Test. Simple tests made difficult for the sake of testing. On a positive side: Happy Veterans Day. Heading to Chicago to see my son Greg. Election news, not all that bad. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: Winter Bicycle training tips. Ron shares […]
2024-11-1300 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 419Bicycle Talk. Episode 419 November 6th 2024. Ron’s Rant: I know I said it last few shows but here we go again. I’m reaching out to my younger audience here. Please Vote. Public Transportation is On the Ballot Across America. It’s a Bicycle thing. On a positive side: Wow! Student sign up for early […]
2024-11-0600 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 418Bicycle Talk. Episode 418 October 23rd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Once again, Please Vote. investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system. E-bike injuries among Gen-Xers and Boomers are spiking. And hey Women, why aren’t you racing cross. On a positive side: Go Huskie’s, Women’s and Men’s Basketball about to start. Breaking weather records up here in […]
2024-10-2300 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 417Bicycle Talk. Episode 417 October 16th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Please Vote. If you are one of those “it doesn’t really matter” folks and you think that is the answer, please reconsider. Democracy is at a turning point, and if you just want to be pushed around and think voting will not help you or […]
2024-10-1600 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 416Bicycle Talk. Episode 416 October 9th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Who stole my campaign signs? Ron rants about the recent theft of political campaign signs in town which leads him to todays subject matter. On a positive side: Farm to Fork Fondo this past weekend. Berkshires Harvest TASTE Series Appeteaser Tadej […]
2024-10-0900 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 462: L-Carnitine for Muscles and Weight Loss, Irvingia, Autumn AnxietyThis week, I talked about poor Ron and his muscle issues, and realized he might benefit from taking l-carnitine, which will shuttle more free fatty acids into his muscle cells. We’re going to get him some and see if it helps! I also talked about autumn anxiety, which happens when people are letting go of the […]
2024-10-0900 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 462: L-Carnitine for Muscles and Weight Loss, Irvingia, Autumn AnxietyThis week, I talked about poor Ron and his muscle issues, and realized he might benefit from taking l-carnitine, which will shuttle more free fatty acids into his muscle cells. We're going to get him some and see if it helps! I also talked about autumn anxiety, which happens when people are letting go of the carefree summer and taking on fall responsibilities. And the HOLIDAYS are looming, and it doesn't help that they have Christmas decorations in the stores before Halloween! And then we discussed two weight loss supplements, African mango (Irvingia) and l-carnitine.
2024-10-0958 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 415Bicycle Talk. Episode 415 October 2nd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Vehicles that don’t stop at crosswalks and why don’t drivers understand the law. Even the State of CT has not updated their website. On a positive side: The World Cycling Championships were this past weekend. And California Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill, finally. […]
2024-10-0200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 414Bicycle Talk. Episode 414 September 25th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Ron talks about a close call near his home with a truck pulling a camping trailer. Big truck and the American obsession with them. On a positive side: The world championships have started. Lot to share in the next week. Lael Wilcox rode around […]
2024-10-0200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 413Bicycle Talk. Episode 413 September 18th 2024. Ron’s Rant: 911 20 years later. America’s consumption of oil and dependency on motorized vehicles continues to go up. Have we learned nothing. The difference bicycles could make. A green group has pulled 410 scooters and e-bikes out of the Bronx River since July 2023. Really? On […]
2024-10-0200 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 412Bicycle Talk. Episode 412 September 11th 2024. Ron’s Rant: On a positive side: Mansfield Hollow Cyclocross was Sunday the 8th of September! “Damned at the Dam”, 2024 The kickoff race to the Project Mayhem Cyclocross Series. And this Wednesday week 3 of the CCAP Cyclocross Training races in Rocky Hill CT. The […]
2024-10-0200 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 460: Lisinopril finally! More Weight Loss BasicsThis week, I talk about my jump to the Dark Side. Well, not really. Hey, did you know that the term "going to the Dark Side" was popularized by Star Wars? I'm going to try another BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION, and hopefully this time I can take it and stay on it! We're going to try low dose lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. The more I talked with various cycling friends, the more of them I discovered were taking it, feeling fine, and enjoying riding their bikes as much as they liked! So my PCP prescribed it, and first dose will g...
2024-09-1856 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 411Bicycle Talk. Episode 411 September 4th 2024. Ron’s Rant: 24 % Really Anyone watching the Vuelta? And We are back to school. School Zone Accident Statistics On a positive side: Mansfield Hollow Cyclocross is coming! “Damned at the Dam”, 2024 The kickoff race to the project mayhem Cyclocross Series. And this Wednesday is […]
2024-09-1000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 458: Cholesterol and Muscle, Shilajit/Lithium Orotate, Health Not Weight Loss!This week, I talked to Ron about his muscle building efforts, which are still taking a long time. We talked about how the cholesterol-lowering drug he took didn’t allow him to rebuild muscle, and may also have affected his nerves, He’s eating a lot of oats, and the beta-glucan in them can help to lower cholesterol; […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 410Bicycle Talk. Episode 410 August 26th 2024. Ron’s Rant: America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands. More on the Netherlands in the show. On a positive side: A whopping 183 U.S. cities have built enough bike-friendly streets that their residents just […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 409Bicycle Talk. Episode 409 August 21st 2024. Ron’s Rant: Every year in California, more than 100 bicyclists lose their lives and over 10,000 are injured in accidents. It’s the speed stupid: Traffic calming is the answer. On a positive side: Speed Humps in Providence: “Car Kryptonite”. The 2024 Tour de France Femmes comes […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 408Bicycle Talk. Episode 408 August 14th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Purchased anything from Amazon recently? CPSC: Amazon liable for hazardous products it sells. And, Honey, she shrunk herself. On a positive side: American woman is still kicking butt! Again. Jennifer Valente on the track. And this weekend is the 33rd annual Steeplechase Bike […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 407Bicycle Talk. Episode 407 August 7th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Hey Peacock. I love Simone Biles but 45 K to go in the Men’s olympic Bicycle Road Race and everything is coming to a head and you switch to gymnastics on us? And, let’s make car dependency weird. On a positive side: The Olympics and […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 406Bicycle Talk. Episode 406 July 31st 2024. Ron’s Rant: Yup it continues: Businesses Thrive on Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Adams Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul’s decision to kill congestion pricing isn’t helping. On a positive side: […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 405Bicycle Talk. Episode 405 July 24th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Helps Rich Suburban Drivers. What is the height of the hood of a pickup truck? On a positive side: Here comes the Thread City Quiet Corner rides! The TDF Over but not forgotten. So many firsts. Massachusetts’ $58 billion […]
2024-09-1000 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 404Bicycle Talk. Episode 404 July 17th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Hard to believe I still have to have this conversation. Trail etiquette: On a positive side: The final Farm to fork Fondo. Or is it? And Is cycling a sustainable transport? the Citroën 2CV Mechanical minute and cycling tips: A simple request for your […]
2024-09-1000 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 458: Cholesterol and Muscle, Shilajit/LIthium Orotate, Health Not Weight Loss!This week, I talked to Ron about his muscle building efforts, which are still taking a long time. We talked about how the cholesterol-lowering drug he took didn't allow him to rebuild muscle, and may also have affected his nerves, He's eating a lot of oats, and the beta-glucan in them can help to lower cholesterol; he's also eating a lot of ground flaxseed to help to sweep extra cholesterol out. He's looking forward to his next cholesterol test! We answered a question about shilajit and lithium orotate from a listener in India! I tried a pea-sized amount of...
2024-09-0457 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 453: How Sleep Affects HormonesRon and I are happily improving! I'm back on the bike and we're both getting our strength back. Rest, treatment, smart training, the right supplements. I hope it all keeps progressing! This week I talked about the interaction of sleep and hormones. Ideally, we should generally get between 7-9 hours of sleep for good health and specifically hormonal function. In order to have a good interaction of melatonin and cortisol, one sleep-inducing, the other for energy, 7-9 hours is ideal! Also for healthy reproductive function, weight, mood, and immunity: all the hormones that manage these bodily functions b...
2024-07-2456 minBicycle TalkBicycle Talk Episode 403Bicycle Talk. Episode 403 July 10th 2024. Ron’s Rant: . My legs hurt! Feeling old and slow and not happy with it. Supreme Court blocks an EPA plan to curb ozone air pollution. What this means for Connectcur On a positive side: Biniam Girmay. More TDF 2024 39th annual Boom Box Parade. Mechanical […]
2024-07-1500 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 442: Muscle Repair, Hypertension, Respiratory AllergiesThis week, we found that Ron is plugging along and had a not-so-good day because yesterday he dared to work in the yard. His poor muscles just don't want to be disturbed! We are hoping that this will just take time and he'll be back to his favorite activities soon. As for me, my tremors have been quiet, and I'm hoping that's in part due to the low dose lithium orotate, and that the herbs are working to clear any remnants of tick borne illness! However, I have to face that I have hereditary hypertension. All the supplements and...
2024-04-2458 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 441: More on PCSK-9 Inhibitor Myopathy, Caffeine Health EffectsThis week, we unfortunately found out that Ron had to get off his bike to help his legs heal further. The PCSK-9 inhibitor may still be in his body, and when he exerts himself his muscles hurt. We are doing everything we can to speed the process of healing, including proteolytic enzymes to break down the drug, milk thistle to rebuild liver cells, and resveratrol to protect his arteries from further damage. It's going to take TIME. As for me, I rode 32 miles yesterday and feel good! My femoral jnerve pain is greatly reduced since the ride. I am...
2024-04-1757 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 439: Statin-Induced Myopathy in Athletes, Post-Exertional MalaiseThis week, we talked more specifically about statin- and cholesterol-lowering medication induced myopathy. Ron is only a tiny bit better but still can't ride his bike outdoors. We talked about studies showing that athletes and people of lower body habitus tend to have more bad reactions to cholesterol lowering medications. My hypothesis is that doctors often don't dial in lower doses for these people, that they're using the same doses they would for larger people. We're still helping Ron with various natural medicine supplements. We also talked about post-exertional malaise: how it's a feature of chronic fatigue syndrome and...
2024-04-0358 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 438: Musculoskeletal Side Effects of Repatha, Cordyceps, Sida acutaPoor Ron. He had to get off his bike after less than 2 miles on a gravel ride. The evolocumab is still exerting its effects. We're thinking critically about the mechanisms of action of his musculoskeletal distress and responding accordingly. We are reducing inflammation, helping him to rebuild muscle, offering items to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic buildup, and something to help to break down any leftover drug in his body based on the pharmacokinetic of the compound. We are hoping he will be back to riding happily in a few weeks! Meanwhile, we also continue on the health benefits...
2024-03-2757 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 437: Lyme-Bartonella Fatigue and Tremors, Cholesterol and AthletesThis week, we continued our saga of treating chronic fatigue of tick borne illness, and Ron's detox from cholesterol-lowering medication. I have found some energizing herbs like cordyceps and eleuthero, and that low dose lithium and the herb sida acuta are good for tremors. I talked what I'm doing to manage all these symptoms. We talked about how to help Ron with his ongoing healing from medication-induced muscle damage and cramping, including protein, magnesium, antioxidants, and milk thistle. Then I started to discuss cordyceps for energy and immune support and will continue next week!
2024-03-2057 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 436: Cholesterol Meds Side Effects, Benefits of Eleuthero, Spirulina, ChlorellaThis week, we continued to review my ups and downs with chronic tick borne illness, and some new things that I learned, like the benefits of spirulina, chlorella, eleuthero, and other adaptogens. We also talked about Ron and how his latest cholesterol meds have likely dropped his cholesterol too low for his health, and what other options he has. Then we went on to find out the specific health benefits of spirulina, eleuthero, and got started on chlorella. Blue green algae! Great antioxidants!
2024-03-1356 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 435: Ron's Cholesterol and Thyroid Labs, Bicycle Positioning and SciaticaThis week, Ron handed me his recent blood work and had me talk about it. We talked about his elevated TSH and how his doc needs to adjust his thyroid medicine. We talked about his target-low cholesterol numbers, and how his Repatha drug is starting to give him a lot of side effects. We talked about the mechanism of that. We also answered a question from a listener about whether cycling negatively impacts sciatica, and how it's necessary to get the position right on the bike and also do stretch and strengthening exercises.
2024-03-0657 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 432: Lyme/Bartonella and Antibiotics, Natural Help for That Winter ColdThis week I talked about how I went to The Dark Side, and added an antibiotic to my Lyme/Bartonella protocol. I wanted to go after the active organisms that were nagging at me and giving me more tremors. I am continuing to take my Buhner herbs and modified citrus pectin, and added saccharomyces boulardii for extra protection. So far so good! Somewhat less tremors and better mood. I still don't feel done but I understand this is a long haul. Ron has a cold, and so far I don't! I thought it was timely to discuss h...
2024-02-0759 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 400: Starch, Sugar, Fat and Cholesterol; Two Newer DrugsThis week, I talked about how starch, sugar, saturated and hydrogenated fats affect cholesterol. It's not as simple as you think! Saturated fat is NOT shown to be that bad for cholesterol, and too much starch and sugar are what mostly raise it. Hydrogenated fat too! We help you sort through that. We also talk about two newer cholesterol lowering meds, bempedoic acid and the PCSK-9 inhibitors. Are they any better than statins? Hmmm.
2023-06-1258 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 399: More on Women and Cardiovascular DiseaseThis week I continued on with information about women and cardiovascular health. Lots of risk factors. I also spent some time on how microflora, the bacteria that live in your colon and the rest of your body, are correlated with cardiovascular health. There are certain species that are associated with lower risk, and the biggest thing is to have colony diversity. Eat organic!
2023-06-0557 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 398: More on Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Health and WomenThis week, I talked more about cardiovascular health especially as it relates to women. Women can have different symptoms of cardiovascular disease than men, especially if they are having a heart attack. We try to help you understand the signs and symptoms! Lots of herbs for heart health. Also, some other cardiovascular markers.
2023-05-3158 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 398: More on Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Health and WomenThis week, I talked more about cardiovascular health especially as it relates to women. Women can have different symptoms of cardiovascular disease than men, especially if they are having a heart attack. We try to help you understand the signs and symptoms! Lots of herbs for heart health. Also, some other cardiovascular markers.
2023-05-2858 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 397: Spinal Stenosis; CNPA Part 4: MK-4 and Osteoporosis, Mushrooms, HPVThis week we talked about back pain and spinal stenosis, and especially how helpful getting in the water for this kind of pain and lots of other musculoskeletal pain. I will take a deeper dive into spinal stenosis at a later date. We also reviewed the last few talks of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association. MK-4 for osteoporosis, MushWOMB medicine (that's mushrooms for women's health), help for human papillomavirus, and a little about homeopathy! What a great conference! I think we wrapped it up.
2023-05-2259 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 396: Aging in Men, Health Goals, Enviro Toxins, Stress ReductionThis week was Part 3 of CNPA Conference Redux! This week, the featured speakers were Geo Espinosa who spoke about aging in men; Carissa Fioritto who discussed health goal-setting and used redirecting from weight loss as an example; Kira Halak who discussed the toxicity of PFAS and other environmental toxins; and Doni Wilson who talked about managing stress and even the benefits of ayahuasca! Fascinating stuff.
2023-05-0457 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 395: Chronic Illness in Kids, Fascial Trauma, Lyme & COVID-19, PANS-PANDASThis week, we talked some more about the amazing info I got at the CNPA conference. There is so much information it's going to take at least 3 or 4 shows to fit it all in! Debby Hamilton, M.D. talked about how the pesticide glyphosate can affect young nervous systems, as can electromagnetic fields. There was a great talk about how trauma can be held in our fascia, our connective tissue, and how to release it. Then Myriah Hinchey, N.D., who is expert in tick born illnesses, talked about the similarities between inflammation in COVID-19 and Lyme. Lindsay Wells...
2023-05-0157 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 394: 2023 CNPA Conference: Allergies, Psoriasis, Acne, mTOR and Aging, MK-4 for OsteoporosisThis week, I am fresh from the 2023 Connecticut Naturopathic Physician's Association Conference (CNPA). My brain is full and I'm beat! But now I know more and feel inspired, so here's a little bit of what I learned. It'll likely take a few shows to get through the information! This week: Todd Borne and allergies; Eugene Zampieron and psoriasis; Peter Bongiorno and mTOR and aging. Plus, MK-4 is the only form of Vitamin K2 studied to both increase bone density and prevent fractures. Thanks, John Neustadt!
2023-04-2457 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 393: Statins, Ezetimibe, PCSK-9 Inhibitors, Cholesterol and HealthThis week I continued with my series on cardiovascular health. We explored how statin drugs work to lower cholesterol and how they cause detrimental side effects. We talked about another commonly used drug that also has side effects, ezetimibe. And there's the somewhat newer PCSK-9 inhibitors, which lower cholesterol by an alternate mechanism. For some people, they have less side effects, but not necessarily. We also began to discuss some of the natural ways to lower cholesterol, and some cholesterol testing besides the common LDL, HDL, and triglyceride testing that can go deeper into helping the decision on whether...
2023-04-1258 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 392: Overdoing It; Statins, Side Effects, Anti-Inflammatory AlternativesWe talked about how it can be easy to overdo it when the weather gets nice all of a sudden. Make hay while the sun shines, right? We get really industrious and want to take care of our WHOLE yard. Or we go from riding one hour at a time on our indoor bike trainer to riding 62 MILES. And then we wonder why we're sore all over, hurt our back, or are super exhausted! It's OK to take it easy and ease into the outdoor joys of the season. We also continued our series on cardiovascular health. T...
2023-04-1058 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 391: Back Pain: The Ol' Reach 'n' Seize; ApoB100 and Cardiovascular HealthLast week, I did the ol' Reach 'n' Seize with my low back. You know how you were just fine a minute ago, then you reached for the mayo in the fridge and your back just SEIZED UP and now it hurts to tie your shoes? Well, I did that a week ago, only I was on my bike trainer and reached for the iPad. I was very fortunate to be able to see the chiropractor that day. I talked about what can lead up to that, how to prevent it, and nutrition, exercise, and topicals to use to...
2023-04-0356 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 390: Eat to Increase Your Metabolism and Burn More Fat!This week, we found out that caffeine can increase fat burning! If you don't get jitters, upset stomach, anxiety, or insomnia from it, it can be your friend. It increases fat burning, can help to prevent diabetes, and improve exercise performance. The trick is to find an amount that you can consume without getting the negative side effects. For some, it just doesn't work, but if you can safely ingest up to 400 mg/day it can help! We also found a whole bunch off foods that can increase metabolism and help with fat burning. Protein, including fatty fish, beans a...
2023-03-2757 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 389: Daylight Savings Time and Health, A Self-Care ShowerAnd today we talked about that EDT thing. Daylight savings time is not that good for you! It's not good for heart health, work performance, physical performance, or kids in school or elsewhere. There are more work and motor vehicle accidents during the week of Spring Ahead. There have been congressional bills to stop the practice but they have never gone through. Personally, I think it would be best to keep us all at standard time, with more hours of light in the morning, and here's why. Also, there's a thing called an Everything Shower. Great idea for self...
2023-03-2057 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 388: Help for Early Allergy Season 2023!BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH! Cuz on this one, you may have allergy symptoms! It was such a mild winter that the trees are starting to bloom. So, we talked all about the early blooming trees, keeping the pollen off your body and out of your nose, and all sorts of remedies to help with seasonal allergies! Quercetin, nettles, eyebright, Vitamin C, you name it!
2023-03-1358 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 387: Help for Colds and Flus 202This week we delved more into the cold and flu season, which is not over, and gave various recommendations for prevention and treatment. This doesn't get old, because we keep catching these things, COVID or not! One teaser: MUSHROOMS. Eat them! They are great immune boosters.
2023-03-0657 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 386: You May Still Want To Protect Yourself From COVID-19This week, we talked about our update coming out of COVID-19, and how we might still want to protect ourselves from getting it. People are not as concerned about it as they once were, since more people who get it now how some kind of immunity, whether through vaccination or past infection. But if you DON'T want to catch it because you're concerned about your health or for someone you care about who you'll be around, you still may want to protect yourself! Here's some things to consider.
2023-02-2758 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 385: What We Did When COVID-19 Came to Our HouseThis week we talked about our FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE with COVID-19. How we think we managed to finally catch it, our symptom course, how we treated it, how we are easing back into our exercise. Hint: you can't just jump back into your normal exercise routine, and it's not just because you've lost fitness. You have to go SLOWLY and really listen to your body. It's also a good idea to make sure you don't have any excessive clotting factors, or at least eat foods and take supplements that aid in blood thinning. It took three years but here we...
2023-02-2059 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 384: Happy Valentine's Day 2023! Chocolate, Vanilla, and Love HormonesThis week Ron and I commemorated our Valentine's Day anniversary, and then talked about more health benefits of chocolate. We even talked about the health benefits of vanilla, which are somewhat similar! And who knew that Richard Cadbury, the 19th century English chocolatier, started the tradition of chocolate gifts on Valentine's Day. He also created the first chocolate that was affordable for the masses! Milton Hershey and Russell Stover followed soon behind. We also touched on some feel-good hormones, like oxytocin and phenylethylamine.
2023-02-1357 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 383: Too Much Sitting is Bad For You and How to Fix ItThis week we talked about how much SITTING people do, at desks, computers, and on couches. It's just not good for your cardiovascular health, and it raises your blood sugar. Conversely, if you sit a lot and get up periodically, you can mitigate these effects! A little stretching, exercise, and walking around has been found to DRAMATICALLY decrease the health risks associated with sitting. So walk up the stairs, down the hall, outside, or just get up and stretch!
2023-01-3058 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 382: Help for Seasonal Affective Disorder, Embrace the DarknessSo, of course, the topic of the week is Seasonal Affective Disorder, since those who suffer, probably are right now. We talked about diagnosis, possible medications, melatonin, exercise, and lightbox therapy. We also talked about embracing the season, like the Danish tradition of Hygge, hunkering down and getting cozy! I’ve been doing plenty of that. We also talked about why it’s important to actually embrace darkness, the ways that it’s good for your health.
2023-01-2557 minRadio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 381: Journaling for Health, Easy Ways to Reduce StressWe talked about the health benefits of journaling. From organizing your thoughts, to objectively stepping back from things that upset you, to planning for your upcoming life, it can really help with your health! Journaling has been studied to reduce stress. It’s a simple thing to do help with your life!We also talked about all kinds of ways to reduce stress. Like, journaling! Also, some unsurprising things like deep breathing, yoga, massage, napping, time with pets, cuddling.
2023-01-2558 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 382: Help for Seasonal Affective Disorder, Embrace the DarknessSo, of course, the topic of the week is Seasonal Affective Disorder, since those who suffer, probably are right now. We talked about diagnosis, possible medications, melatonin, exercise, and lightbox therapy. We also talked about embracing the season, like the Danish tradition of Hygge, hunkering down and getting cozy! I’ve been doing plenty of that. We […]
2023-01-2557 min
Radio NaturopathRadio Naturopath Episode 381: Journaling for Health, Easy Ways to Reduce StressWe talked about the health benefits of journaling. From organizing your thoughts, to objectively stepping back from things that upset you, to planning for your upcoming life, it can really help with your health! Journaling has been studied to reduce stress. It’s a simple thing to do help with your life! We also talked about all […]
2023-01-1858 min