A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster. "When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’ I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations abou ...
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Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies!
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19:40Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about the brain mechanism that help us overcome fear. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with swimmer's itch. Zorba tries out Karl's acupressure mat (on the show). They talk about how parents used to calm their children back in the day (booze and opium). And Zorba shares his favor…
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Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
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23:05Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with her varicose veins. Zorba helps a listener with how to deal with her new doctor who is being difficult. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba takes a Grammatical Sabbat…
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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba Paster gives an update about his ongoing work providing new computers for children at the Tibetan Children's Villages in Dharamshala, India. He also talks about how acts of gratitude can be good for our health. (Recorded October 14, 2025) Zero TB in Tibetan Kids project (Zorba is an advisor) Support the show Producti…
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Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip
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16:01Send Zorba a message! A listener asks Dr. Zorba if mushroom coffee improves memory, he offers up tips for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, and he reveals why vaccines are so expensive. Zorba and Karl talk about the 1904 Olympics and why some coaches were giving their runners rat poison, and Zorba reveals his #1 tip for making your dinner part…
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Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba Paster responds to the CDC committee's (The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) new recommendations regarding MMR and Covid-19 vaccines. (Recorded October 9, 2025) WATCH: Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healthcare. Sup…
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Importance of Eye Contact | Prilosec and your teeth | Smelly Feet remedy | Should you take Collagen?
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25:55Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss research about the importance of eye contact between parents and babies, as well as adults. They take a listener phone call about a dentist suggesting Prilosec. Zorba answers voicemails about smelly feet and if collagen is good to take. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba goes on a Gramm…
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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba Paster responds to The White House press release with links to scientific studies claiming that the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), during pregnancy causes autism. (Recorded October 2, 2025) Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healt…
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Acupuncture for pain relief | Best Vitamin D to take | Medical Quackery | Fake Viagra | Zorba's Dinner Party Paella
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17:59Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba takes a listener phone call about using acupuncture for pain relief (due to a Tilt-a-Whirl accident), he tells us what kind of Vitamin D to take, and he debunks some medical quackery. He also talks about his recent dinner party where he made his famous Paella, and warns us about fake Viagra. Support the show Producti…
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Send Zorba a message! Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) Email: [email protected] Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!Karl. Christenson által
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