In Episode 096, Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN) digs through two decades of neuroplasticity research to uncover how our internal "mental scripts"—the beliefs we hold about ourselves and our world—are physically wired into our brain architecture.

While these patterns are difficult to change as adults, the science reveals a profound window of opportunity in early childhood. We explore how a parent's tone and emotional expression act as a "neural blueprint," physically shaping a child's amygdala and impacting the generations to come.

Then, we turn to a pharmacist FAQ. The question "Is it still safe to take this?" is a daily occurrence for Joey. Unfortunately, the answer isn't a simple yes or no. Joey explains the reasons behind expiration dates, and gives a definitive answer on which medications should NEVER be used after expiration.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The Rewiring Process: How to identify and overwrite the stories we tell ourselves.
- The Power of Tone: The specific clinical link between parental expression and a child's neurological development.
- The Fatherhood Reflection: A candid look at our own mistakes as fathers and how the science of neuroplasticity offers a path to do better.
- Rx Safety Alert: A critical breakdown of the history of expiration dates and the specific medications that become dangerous—not just less effective—after their "use by" date.

Stop the information overload and gain a usable wisdom for navigating family medicine & natural health.

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Generation Health is a podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:26 - Show Intro
01:05 - Positive Thinking!?
02:16 - What is Neuroplasticity?
04:49 - The science behind neuroplasticity
06:27 - Negative Thinking
12:43 - Stoicism
15:46 - How do we change our minds?
17:23 - Neuroplasticity in Children
26:51 - Real world application
29:24 - Confirmation bias
31:51 - Medication Expiration
32:45 - Why did expiration dates first come about?
34:49 - US DOD study
35:40 - High risk categories
37:31 - Antibiotics
42:40 - Show outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) Nature experience reduces rumination (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/yc5z77tf
2) Self-affirmation activates brain (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/yrrzexx4
3) Adolescent Brain Structure (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/3xm3pbz3
4) Neurobiology of Stress and Development (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/mxne2dx5
5) Mirror Systems in Emotions (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/4s2cxeyd
6) Affect Contagion Between Mothers and Infants (NIH) - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5499532/
7) Negative Attribution Styles Predict Depression (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/msewskfw

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) are currently the primary target of nutritional science, linked by various studies to nearly every major negative health outcome. This wave of research recently led California to become the first state to ban UPFs from school lunches.

However, a significant problem remains: there is no universal, clinical definition for what actually constitutes an "ultra-processed" food.

In this episode, Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) and Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN) cut through the noise to provide a balanced, evidence-based perspective on the UPF controversy. We move beyond the headlines to answer:

- The Definition: What does "ultra-processed" actually mean in a clinical context?
- The Nuance: Are there specific UPFs that are safe—or even beneficial?
- The Risks: What are the verified physiological dangers of a high-UPF diet?
- The Reality: How do socioeconomic factors like poverty and education impact our food choices?

Stop the "information overload" and gain a usable framework for navigating the modern grocery store with clarity and confidence.

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Generation Health is a podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:23 - Show Intro
00:52 - Ultra-Processed Food Ban
01:56 - Why we're talking about ultra-processed foods (again)
03:10 - What is ultra-processed food?
07:23 - Are ultra-processed foods less desirable?
08:25 - Do we all have the same understanding of food classification?
10:04 - Correlation vs. Causation
13:46 - Examples of "healthy" and "unhealthy" ultra-processed foods
19:32 - Yogurt as an example
22:00 - How Europe classifies foods
23:38 - Food labels
26:26 - Takeaway
28:18 - Other problems with food studies
35:44 - What happens when foods are processed?
40:04 - Admitting our personal bias
43:10 - Show outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) What if UPFs aren't the villain? (MedPage Today) - https://tinyurl.com/2aypshdn
2) CA Bans UPFs in Schools (CA.gov) - https://tinyurl.com/yep8wupy
3) MAHA Defines UPFs - https://tinyurl.com/28dn6hpp

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

Tramadol, a drug with more than 16 million U.S. prescriptions last year, is often viewed as the "safer opioid." However, new evidence suggests that perception is not just flawed, but dangerous. Pharmacist, Dante DiMatteo (PharmD), looks at the risks, including cardiac events and seizures, why it's still used, and what non-opioid pain solutions actually help.

What's in the Bottle? New bone health products: Bone Base Essentials and Bone PRO Essentials! Pharmacist Joey DiMatteo (PharmD) takes us through what each product is specifically designed to do, who they're for, and how to use them. Whether you're trying to rebuild bone denisty or just keep the healthy bones you have, there's a lot more to bone health than calcium. Joey talks through bone resorption & remodeling, osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and why protein is probably more important than calcium.

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Generation Health is a podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:27 - Show Intro
01:07 - Tramadol Troubles
01:48 - What is Tramadol?
03:47 - Who is taking Tramadol?
04:35 - Details of the study
06:18 - Perceived efficacy
11:57 - Cardiac risk
14:07 - Kidney function risk
15:23 - Should you ask your doctor about this?
18:00 - Bone health & bone health supplements
19:15 - How bone actually works
20:23 - Bone health hierarchy of importance
25:20 - Bone Base Essentials
29:42 - Bone Pro
32:14 - Who is this for?
33:13 - Medications for bone health
34:47 - What else can cause bone loss?
36:40 - Why is protein important for bone health?
39:19 - Hormones
44:57 - Other takeaways
46:23 - Show Outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) Tramadol for chronic pain (BMJ) - https://tinyurl.com/b2c5r43h
2) Lipid Replacement Therapy (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/238rb7th
3) Phosphatidylcholine's functions (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/ys86m7cn
4) Phospholipid ebb and flow (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/mr2m8mhz
5) Activation of lipoprotein lipase (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/5n754wpa
6) Uptake and metabolism of 3H-fatty acid labelled lecithin (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/4jwfbxpm
7) Effect of a hypercholesterolaemic diet (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/mry8uksm
8) Protective effect of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine - https://tinyurl.com/yc4wjh6f
9) Water permeability and mechanical strength of polyunsaturated lipid bilayers (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/57ruszhz
10) Effect of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine on lipid structure (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/3dbxbnwx
11) Lipid replacement/antioxidant therapy (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/7xa8565h

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.