Cholesterol affects cardiovascular health. But its effect isn’t black and white. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But why? Why do heart attacks and strokes occur? Why is medication alone not the answer? Why does the quality of the food and minerals that we ingest matter? In today’s episode, […]
Podcast Episode Eleven: Taking Charge of Your Cardiovascular Health Read More »
Diverticulosis is a disease that frequently shows up in colonoscopies, and diverticulitis frequently shows up in the emergency room. It seems that most people report having it, but don’t know which. Diverticula found in the colon is caused by weakening of the intestinal wall, causing a little pouch, generally about the size of a marble
Diverticulitis or Diverticulosis? Read More »
For years, we’ve been told to avoid fat in our diets, but recent research has proven that we’re doing major harm to our bodies by eating low-fat diets. So where did this “fat phobia” begin, and how can you reverse it in your own life? In this episode, we’re diving into the basics of essential
Podcast Episode Ten: Good Fats, Bad Fats, Fat Phobia Read More »
As a long-time health practitioner, it is impossible to ignore the profound effects of stress on every symptom a patient may have. Sometimes if I don’t know where to start with a complex case, I’ll simply calm them down. Once the stress levels come down, other pieces of the health puzzle start to emerge. I
Chronic Stress – Major Impact on Health Read More »
Hormones do much more than affect your mood. In fact, they’re the messengers responsible for keeping your entire body functioning as it should. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with hormone production. And even worse, the “cures” we’ve been using might actually be doing us more harm than good. In this episode, we’re discussing how hormones
Podcast Episode Nine: How to Naturally Improve Your Hormone Production Read More »
With all that is going on in the world today, it’s no wonder that anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a time like we are in right now – it’s nothing short of crazy! We need some pretty major tools to combat the array of emotional turmoil
Stress-Induced Anxiety and Depression Read More »
Ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Most of us have experienced the emotional effects of improper sleep, but a lack of deep rest can take a major toll on your physical health as well. In this episode, we’re discussing the in’s and out’s of sleep–why it’s important, how it helps your
Podcast Episode Eight: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Read More »
Did you know that depression is the second leading cause of disability worldwide? Or that in the United States, antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed drug? Yet research reveals that taking antidepressants is often no more effective than a placebo, and sometimes exceedingly dangerous. In 2009, researchers in Boston looked at more than 136,000 women between
Depression: A Deeper Look Read More »
Your thyroid contributes to plenty of processes within your body. But how do you know if your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, and how can you prevent issues down the line? In this episode, we are explaining the role your thyroid plays in your body – from regulating your digestion to aiding in brain development. Dr.
Podcast Episode Seven: Understanding Your Thyroid & Its Role in Your Health Read More »
Blood sugar imbalances have been linked to a variety of health challenges such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, loss of vision, cancer, suppressed immunity, brain and tissue health, and others. Managing blood sugar is a balancing act, and is a really big deal if you want to be healthy. Understanding the tools at your disposal can
Blood Sugar Balancing Act Read More »