Music and Medicine

It’s a topic that doctor and rock ‘n’ roller Dr. Neal Barnard knows very well! Dr. Barnard and “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll examine the medicinal effects of music, including promising research involving Alzheimer’s patients. Find out why everyone can reap the benefits of song no matter what type of music it is. Also, hear the inspirational story of a woman whose meat-heavy diet nearly proved deadly and how she’s trying to save lives. Plus, learn how to make Chunky Monkey Truffle Bites. They’re guaranteed to make your taste buds sing!

Inspiration: Chuck chats with Silvia Lucero whose meat-heavy diet nearly proved deadly. Her own health was in jeopardy until she learned about the benefits of vegan diet. Perhaps most alarmingly, her stepfather is a cardiac surgeon who suffered a heart attack. Because of Silvia’s encouragement he is now adjusting to a plant-based diet as well. And it’s a true family affair, because her mother also went vegan! 

Doctor by day, rock and roller by night: Dr. Neal Barnard regales Chuck with his history as a musician and reveals that his band has landed on the Top 40!

Alzheimer’s benefits: Dr. Barnard and Chuck discuss the effect music has on Alzheimer’s patients. Despite deteriorating memories, playing music they enjoyed years ago has been show to improve cognition. Their memories can come flooding back and reduce anxiety.

Better than junk food: It turns out that music isn’t just good for the mind, it’s good for the waist. Dr. Barnard and Chuck discuss why your favorite tunes can stop you from picking up a bag of Doritos. 

Come on get happy: Find out why even a sad song can make you happy.

CarbonWorks: Hear Dr. Barnard shred on the guitar with his band CarbonWorks. The song is called "Samurai" and it’s pure rock 'n' roll with a purpose.