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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 about health and wellness—without the clutter, chatter, or noise.

With more than 45 years as a family physician, my experience as one of the lead physicians caring for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, my ongoing work mentoring medical students and residents at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and my humanitarian medical work with Tibetan refugees, I’ve gained a unique perspective on modern health care. I strive to blend the science of Western medicine with the balance of holistic, integrative approaches to healing. Give the podcast a listen—I think you’ll love it."

New episodes every week -- with occasional bonus episodes to respond to breaking health news. Follow the show and share it with your friends!

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| Zorba's Giant Challah Recipe | Acid Reflux | Covid & Taste buds | Antibiotics | Mom Jokes","lead-in-our-food-zorbas-giant-challah-recipe-acid-reflux-covid-taste-buds-antibiotics-mom-jokes","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18319944-lead-in-our-food-zorba-s-giant-challah-recipe-acid-reflux-covid-taste-buds-antibiotics-mom-jokes.mp3",25170187,2091,"2025-12-16T11:00:00Z",12,{"_50":323,"_34":324,"_36":325,"_32":326,"_68":69,"_70":327,"_72":328,"_74":329,"_76":77,"_78":59,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"eeb2d069-d0de-4ebf-b5e3-3dab920638c1","Zorba's Holiday Gift Guide","zorbas-holiday-gift-guide","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18317508-zorba-s-holiday-gift-guide.mp3",9596862,793,"2025-12-12T11:00:00Z",{"_50":331,"_34":332,"_36":333,"_32":334,"_68":69,"_70":335,"_72":336,"_74":337,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":338,"_15":16},"3c4790a3-ac83-4511-be29-bd10a6e5f759","Catching up on sleep is good for the heart | Voice tremor | Exploding Head Syndrome | Sex Headaches | Urine Luck!","catching-up-on-sleep-is-good-for-the-heart-voice-tremor-exploding-head-syndrome-sex-headaches-urine-luck","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18285986-catching-up-on-sleep-is-good-for-the-heart-voice-tremor-exploding-head-syndrome-sex-headaches-urine-luck.mp3",13150840,1089,"2025-12-10T11:00:00Z",11,{"_50":340,"_34":341,"_36":342,"_32":343,"_68":69,"_70":344,"_72":345,"_74":346,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"e76d6e9b-180d-440c-957f-11ee053829c3","Zorba's Favorite Books of the Year","zorbas-favorite-books-of-the-year","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18309835-zorba-s-favorite-books-of-the-year.mp3",7904143,652,"2025-12-07T11:00:00Z",{"_50":348,"_34":349,"_36":350,"_32":351,"_68":69,"_70":352,"_72":353,"_74":354,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"ee4bd55f-634e-4609-8b89-1621b6168856","Thoughts on the CDC's claim that Covid vaccines are causing deaths","thoughts-on-the-cdcs-claim-that-covid-vaccines-are-causing-deaths","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18279592-thoughts-on-the-cdc-s-claim-that-covid-vaccines-are-causing-deaths.mp3",3490872,284,"2025-12-05T11:00:00Z",{"_50":356,"_34":357,"_36":358,"_32":359,"_68":69,"_70":360,"_72":361,"_74":362,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":363,"_15":16},"1ddcb929-c488-4178-b540-8566e0f44004","Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops","breakthrough-study-on-peanut-allergies-fosamax-osteoporosis-mom-jokes-which-statin-to-take-mortons-neuroma-grammar-cops","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18246263-breakthrough-study-on-peanut-allergies-fosamax-osteoporosis-mom-jokes-which-statin-to-take-morton-s-neuroma-grammar-cops.mp3",19529982,1621,"2025-12-03T11:00:00Z",10,{"_50":365,"_34":366,"_36":367,"_32":368,"_68":69,"_70":369,"_72":370,"_74":371,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"3f9073ab-cfe3-43b6-a6f1-6aeb303c276f","Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations","politicians-are-damaging-public-trust-in-science-and-immunizations","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18279202-politicians-are-damaging-public-trust-in-science-and-immunizations.mp3",2359515,190,"2025-12-01T16:00:00Z",{"_50":373,"_34":374,"_36":375,"_32":376,"_68":69,"_70":377,"_72":378,"_74":379,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"a6c99ceb-a2da-46c9-982f-f2ad7af1d178","Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving","health-happiness-and-gratitude-on-thanksgiving","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18251496-health-happiness-and-gratitude-on-thanksgiving.mp3",2584282,209,"2025-11-27T11:00:00Z",{"_50":381,"_34":382,"_36":383,"_32":384,"_68":69,"_70":385,"_72":386,"_74":387,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":388,"_15":16},"34ade2e0-4f58-45c2-85a6-77b5dd783875","Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip","screen-time-vs-book-reading-acupuncture-the-original-snake-oil-salesman-alcohol-back-pain-cbd-risks-karls-yellowstone-trip","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18245921-screen-time-vs-book-reading-acupuncture-the-original-snake-oil-salesman-alcohol-back-pain-cbd-risks-karl-s-yellowstone-trip.mp3",13759642,1140,"2025-11-25T11:00:00Z",9,{"_50":390,"_34":391,"_36":392,"_32":393,"_68":69,"_70":394,"_72":395,"_74":396,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":397,"_15":16},"6701ebee-b460-4bd5-b6c9-8df7cdced373","Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care","is-social-media-making-us-dumber-sinus-sleep-woes-little-debbie-returns-when-do-babies-see-color-pizza-jet-lag-self-care","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18172486-is-social-media-making-us-dumber-sinus-sleep-woes-little-debbie-returns-when-do-babies-see-color-pizza-jet-lag-self-care.mp3",18113418,1503,"2025-11-19T11:00:00Z",8,{"_50":399,"_34":400,"_36":401,"_32":402,"_68":69,"_70":403,"_72":404,"_74":405,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"0111ef64-092b-49aa-99b1-28471c4f4b6b","Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding","bonus-episode-pharma-police-generic-drugs-and-what-the-fda-is-hiding","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18177926-bonus-episode-pharma-police-generic-drugs-and-what-the-fda-is-hiding.mp3",2991480,243,"2025-11-14T11:00:00Z",{"_50":407,"_34":408,"_36":409,"_32":410,"_68":69,"_70":411,"_72":412,"_74":413,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":414,"_15":16},"8dc06e33-7070-4cf4-b981-2c890252d3ff","Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny!","beta-blockers-the-good-bad-sciatica-relief-sugar-aging-zorba-gets-corny","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18111974-beta-blockers-the-good-bad-sciatica-relief-sugar-aging-zorba-gets-corny.mp3",12936920,1072,"2025-11-12T11:00:00Z",7,{"_50":416,"_34":417,"_36":418,"_32":419,"_68":69,"_70":420,"_72":421,"_74":422,"_76":77,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":6,"_15":16},"9e2c8cd1-16e6-43b4-b480-818503f81b9b","Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure?","bonus-episode-is-melatonin-use-linked-to-heart-failure","https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/episodes/18150344-bonus-episode-is-melatonin-use-linked-to-heart-failure.mp3",2903096,236,"2025-11-07T15:00:00Z",{"_50":424,"_34":425,"_36":426,"_32":427,"_68":69,"_70":428,"_72":429,"_74":430,"_76":90,"_78":47,"_79":80,"_81":431,"_15":16},"f8b41e9d-3873-4733-ac04-5a5f9ba327e6","Can cannabis reduce back pain? 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Send Zorba a message!

It's spring break and prom season! Zorba shares his thoughts on tanning beds, the science involved, and what health risks may be associated with using them.

(Recorded March 20, 2026)

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: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com
Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!

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Tanning Beds...how harmful are they?

Episode Description

Never lose your place, on any device