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The Holistic Health Adventure24. What's In Our Health Cabinet (Adult Edition)Ready to give your medicine cabinet a healthy makeover?In this episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa Nixon share their go-to supplements and natural remedies they consistently keep in their home. From immune-boosting essentials to pain relief solutions, this episode provides practical guidance on building your own holistic medicine cabinet with evidence-based recommendations.You’ll learn:Why foundational supplements like B vitamins, vitamin D3, and omega-3s support brain, immune, and overall healthHow natural remedies like colloidal silver, Biocidin, and specific types of magnesium can help you respond quickly to common issues What to...2025-07-2926 min
The Holistic Health Adventure23. 7 Tips for Healthy TravelLove to travel, but come home feeling more exhausted than when you left? You're not alone but it doesn't have to be that way! Join Dr. Tom and Marissa Nixon as they share their tried-and-true strategies for staying healthy while traveling. Drawing from years of family adventures ranging from luxury resorts to wilderness camping, they offer practical advice to ensure you return from vacation refreshed rather than depleted.Episode Highlights: Planning Your DestinationEssential Supplements for TravelHydration StrategiesMindset MattersResources Mentioned:Chomps beef sticks: Protein-rich travel snacksThat's It Bars: Healthy fruit bars for tr...2025-07-1529 minThe Holistic Health Adventure22. Healthy Habit #5 - Cortisol: Friend or Foe?!Welcome to Healthy Habit #5 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Cortisol helps us in so many ways, but how do we know when it's not helping anymore? Listen in for how Dr. Nixon keeps his cortisol regulated, and why it is so important. Did you know we offer Functional Medicine testing and coaching in our office? If you are interested in learning more about your own cortisol levels, let us know here at the office and we will be sure to set up a consultation for you! E-mail us at info@twincityhealth.com for more in...2025-05-2604 minThe Holistic Health Adventure21. Healthy Habit #4 – Taking In Enough Water and ProteinWelcome to Healthy Habit #4 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Most of us have no idea that we are either dehydrated, or close to it. When you honestly ask yourself how much water you drink a day, are you getting enough? Your body weight, divided by 2 = how much water (in oz) you should be consuming daily. What are your favorite tricks for getting in enough water throughout the day? E-mail us at info@twincityhealth.com to share!Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit ou...2024-12-0204 minThe Holistic Health Adventure20. Healthy Habit #3 – Cold ShowersWelcome to Healthy Habit #3 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Have you tried taking a cold shower? Or turning the very end of your shower cold?? Check out Dr. Nixon's tips for working your way up to a full plunge. Give it a try this week and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear how it went!! E-mail us at info@twincityhealth.com to share! Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If...2024-11-1802 minThe Holistic Health Adventure19. Healthy Habit #2 – Own Your Night!Welcome to Healthy Habit #2 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Today we are talking nighttime routines. What does your nightly schedule like? Pick one or two of these things to incorporate and if you need help, we're here for you! We'd love to know – what "heart to heart" question helps you feel seen? E-mail us at info@twincityhealth.com to share! Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with...2024-11-0406 minThe Holistic Health Adventure18. Healthy Habit #1 – Win Your Mornings!Welcome to Healthy Habit #1 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! We are honored to bring you the best of the past 10 years of Dr. Nixon's coaching, doctoring, and leading patients towards health. To kick it off, morning routines! We hope you feel encouraged and able to add in some things to make your mornings a win. We'd love to hear what you decide to incorporate! E-mail us at info@twincityhealth.com to share!Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at...2024-10-2107 min
Freakonomics Radio607. Is America Switching From Booze to Weed?We have always been a nation of drinkers — but now there are more daily users of cannabis than alcohol. Considering alcohol’s harms, maybe that’s a good thing. But some people worry that the legalization of cannabis has outpaced the research. (Part one of a four-part series.) SOURCES:Jon Caulkins, professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.Michael Siegel, professor of public health and community medicine at Tufts University.Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist.Ryan Stoa, associate professor of law at L...2024-10-1746 minThe Holistic Health Adventure17. Holistic Nutrition + Your Questions Answered with Alice SmithThis episode dives right into an interview with Alice Smith of Alice Approved about holistic nutrition, and answering some of your questions! This conversation journeys through what Alice ate for breakfast, being intuitive and self-aware in our eating habits, wisdom with supplements, and what to eat for women in postmenopause. Alice is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Health Coach, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Alice Approved, a nutrition education and counseling service. Alice is committed to helping women reach their health goals through her life-changing group programs and 1:1 nutrition coaching. She is passionate about sharing wellness...2023-12-1143 minThe Holistic Health Adventure16. Food, Mood, and Emotional Health with Dr. Andrea LeinDr Andrea Lein is a mental health expert who is passionate about mental health and emotional well-being from a holistic approach. Join Dr. Nixon as he interviews Dr. Andrea about how food impacts our mood and emotional health, as well as how we heal from trauma. To learn more about Dr. Lein, go to https://www.andrealein.com or reach out on Instagram @dr.andrealein To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, visit www.twincityhealth.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, and share it! Thank you!2023-11-1150 minThe Holistic Health Adventure15. What’s In Our Health Cabinet? (Kid Edition)In today’s episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share what they keep stocked in their health cabinet for their kids! Learn their top holistic, simple solutions when it comes to teething, ear infections and more. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe for more holistic health insights.2022-06-2324 min
The Holistic Health Adventure15. What’s In Our Health Cabinet? (Kid Edition)In today’s episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share what they keep stocked in their health cabinet for their kids! Learn their top holistic, simple solutions when it comes to teething, ear infections and more. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com2022-06-2324 minThe Holistic Health Adventure14. Quarterly RhythmsHow do you plan for your year? What steps can you take to set goals and be intentional with your life? Dr. Tom and Marissa share what their goals looks like for this quarter, and present simple first steps for you to plan yours! If you haven’t listened to Episode 5, “Daily & Yearly Rhythms”, be sure to check it out in tandem with this episode! Connection Codes Twin City Health Youtube Channel To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com 2022-05-2425 minThe Holistic Health Adventure14. Quarterly RhythmsHow do you plan for your year? What steps can you take to set goals and be intentional with your life? Dr. Tom and Marissa share what their goals looks like for this quarter, and present simple first steps for you to plan yours! If you haven’t listened to Episode 5, “Daily & Yearly Rhythms”, be sure to check it out in tandem with this episode! Connection Codes Twin City Health Youtube Channel To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com Thanks for adv...2022-05-2425 minThe Holistic Health Adventure13. Lily Ember's Birth StoryToday we are sharing the birth story of Dr. Tom and Marissa's daughter, Lily Ember! We'd love to hear your questions about postpartum care, prenatal care, or other topics you'd like to hear more about! Reach out us on Instagram @twincityhealth to submit yours. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com2022-02-1637 minThe Holistic Health Adventure13. Lily Ember's Birth StoryToday we are sharing the birth story of Dr. Tom and Marissa's daughter, Lily Ember! We'd love to hear your questions about postpartum care, prenatal care, or other topics you'd like to hear more about! Reach out us on Instagram @twincityhealth to submit yours. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend...2022-02-1637 minThe Holistic Health Adventure12. Lincoln's Birth StoryThis is a very special episode in which Dr. Tom and Marissa tell their son, Lincoln's birth story! We'd love to hear your questions about postpartum care, prenatal care, or other topics you'd like to hear more about! Reach out us on Instagram @twincityhealth to submit yours. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com2021-11-2345 minThe Holistic Health Adventure12. Lincoln's Birth StoryThis is a very special episode in which Dr. Tom and Marissa tell their son, Lincoln's birth story! We'd love to hear your questions about postpartum care, prenatal care, or other topics you'd like to hear more about! Reach out us on Instagram @twincityhealth to submit yours. To learn more about the Nixons and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast w...2021-11-2345 minThe Holistic Health Adventure11. Detoxing, Part 2: How To DetoxDr. Tom and Marissa talk about how to detox in this episode, giving practical advice and sharing different ways you can detox. Tom also shares his personal yearly detox schedule. To learn more about Dr. Tom and Marissa Nixon and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.com2021-06-0326 minThe Holistic Health Adventure11. Detoxing, Part 2: How To DetoxDr. Tom and Marissa talk about how to detox in this episode, giving practical advice and sharing different ways you can detox. Tom also shares his personal yearly detox schedule. To learn more about Dr. Tom and Marissa Nixon and their mission, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe for more holistic health insights.2021-06-0325 minThe Holistic Health Adventure10. Detoxing, Part 1: ToxicityToxins are everywhere. Our water, air, makeup, and mattresses all have chemicals that are harmful to our bodies. Thankfully our bodies are made to detox these chemicals! In this episode Dr. Tom and Marissa offer practical help for navigating the world of toxins: what they are, where they are hiding, and how to make the transition towards a less toxic lifestyle. To learn more about Dr. Tom and Marissa, and their mission at Twin City Health, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth...2021-05-3043 minThe Holistic Health Adventure10. Detoxing, Part 1: ToxicityToxins are everywhere. Our water, air, makeup, and mattresses all have chemicals that are harmful to our bodies. Thankfully our bodies are made to detox these chemicals! In this episode Dr. Tom and Marissa offer practical help for navigating the world of toxins: what they are, where they are hiding, and how to make the transition towards a less toxic lifestyle. To learn more about Dr. Tom and Marissa, and their mission at Twin City Health, go to www.twincityhealth.com2021-05-3043 minThe Holistic Health Adventure9. Stress, Part 2: Cultivating PeaceThis episode is the second half of a mini-series on STRESS, all about how to cultivate peace in our lives. From slowing down and brewing your own coffee, to trying yoga, practicing meditation, and considering therapy, this episode is full of empowerment for beginning to cultivate peace. For more resources and information on the Nixons, go to www.twincityhealth.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share!Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If t...2021-03-2837 minThe Holistic Health Adventure9. Stress, Part 2: Cultivating PeaceThis episode is the second half of a mini-series on STRESS, all about how to cultivate peace in our lives. From slowing down and brewing your own coffee, to trying yoga, practicing meditation, and considering therapy, this episode is full of empowerment for beginning to cultivate peace. For more resources and information on the Nixons, go to www.twincityhealth.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share!2021-03-2837 minThe Holistic Health Adventure8. Stress, Part 1: Addressing CausesStress is one thing that every single person on the planet can relate to! We all deal with it in one way or another. This episode is part one of a two part series on STRESS, in which the Nixons dive into addressing its root causes. For more resources and information on the Nixons, go to www.twincityhealth.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share!2021-03-1826 minThe Holistic Health Adventure8. Stress, Part 1: Addressing CausesStress is one thing that every single person on the planet can relate to! We all deal with it in one way or another. This episode is part one of a two part series on STRESS, in which the Nixons dive into addressing its root causes. For more resources and information on the Nixons, go to www.twincityhealth.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share!Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this...2021-03-1826 minThe Holistic Health Adventure7. Sustainable NutritionDr. Tom and Marissa share ideas for making the transition to eating healthier, through simple changes over time that lead to a life of sustainable nutrition. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2021-02-1148 minThe Holistic Health Adventure7. Sustainable NutritionDr. Tom and Marissa share ideas for making the transition to eating healthier, through simple changes over time that lead to a life of sustainable nutrition. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe for more holistic health insights.2021-02-1148 minThe Holistic Health Adventure6. Healthy for the Holidays!Dr. Tom and Marissa discuss a game plan for staying healthy in the holiday season! In this episode, the Nixons share practical tips, recipe ideas, and their thoughts on being intentional with your needs. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2020-11-2128 minThe Holistic Health Adventure6. Healthy for the Holidays!Dr. Tom and Marissa discuss a game plan for staying healthy in the holiday season! In this episode, the Nixons share practical tips, recipe ideas, and their thoughts on being intentional with your needs. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe for more holistic h...2020-11-2128 minThe Holistic Health Adventure5. Daily & Yearly RhythmsDr. Tom and Marissa share on the power of having consistent rhythms in life, and discuss the daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly rhythms they have practiced over the last 8 years. Episode Questions: 1. What do I want to focus on in this season? 2. Plan at least 4 days this month and schedule in that thing! 3. Find an accountability friend. Links for Non-Toxic Candles: www.fontanacandlecompany.com www.naturalsloth.com https://wellnessbyari.com http://www.twincityhealth.com 2020-11-151h 03The Holistic Health Adventure5. Daily & Yearly RhythmsDr. Tom and Marissa share on the power of having consistent rhythms in life, and discuss the daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly rhythms they have practiced over the last 8 years. Episode Questions: 1. What do I want to focus on in this season? 2. Plan at least 4 days this month and schedule in that thing! 3. Find an accountability friend. Links for Non-Toxic Candles: www.fontanacandlecompany.com www.naturalsloth.com https://wellnessbyari.com http://www.twincityhealth.com Thanks for adventuring with us! For more free resou...2020-11-151h 03The Holistic Health Adventure4. Our First Steps: How We Transitioned Into Holistic HealthIn this episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share how they took their first steps into Holistic Health, and how you can begin to take yours! The Nixons cover how they were introduced to natural remedies, and give tips on nutrition, exercise habits, toxicity, and the importance of mindset. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2020-09-1356 minThe Holistic Health Adventure4. Our First Steps: How We Transitioned Into Holistic HealthIn this episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa share how they took their first steps into Holistic Health, and how you can begin to take yours! The Nixons cover how they were introduced to natural remedies, and give tips on nutrition, exercise habits, toxicity, and the importance of mindset. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share t...2020-09-1356 minThe Holistic Health Adventure3. Dr. Tom's Positive COVID-19 Antibody TestDr. Tom was sick back in February and took two days off of work for the first time in seven years. Suspecting it was COVID-19, Tom took an antibody test which came back positive. In this episode, the Nixons describe their experience, answer your questions, and share what they do when they get sick. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If th...2020-05-2142 minThe Holistic Health Adventure3. Dr. Tom's Positive COVID-19 Antibody TestDr. Tom was sick back in February and took two days off of work for the first time in seven years. Suspecting it was COVID-19, Tom took an antibody test which came back positive. In this episode, the Nixons describe their experience, answer your questions, and share what they do when they get sick. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2020-05-2142 minThe Holistic Health Adventure2. Practical Peace & Clarity for COVID-19"The perspective we choose shapes the experience we’re having." In this hope-filled COVID-19 episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa weigh in their wisdom on how to maintain a healthy mindset and find clarity in a potentially confusing time, reminding us that we can choose gratitude even with loss, calm even when it’s overwhelming, kindness even when it seems unfair, and a sound mind even in uncertainty. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, chec...2020-04-2744 minThe Holistic Health Adventure2. Practical Peace & Clarity for COVID19"The perspective we choose shapes the experience we’re having." In this hope-filled COVID-19 episode, Dr. Tom and Marissa weigh in their wisdom on how to maintain a healthy mindset and find clarity in a potentially confusing time, reminding us that we can choose gratitude even with loss, calm even when it’s overwhelming, kindness even when it seems unfair, and a sound mind even in uncertainty. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2020-04-2744 minThe Holistic Health Adventure1. The Holistic Health AdventureDr. Tom and Marissa share the stories behind how and why they began to pursue holistic health, and lay the groundwork for this podcast. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.com2020-04-2343 minThe Holistic Health Adventure1. The Holistic Health AdventureDr. Tom and Marissa share the stories behind how and why they began to pursue holistic health, and lay the groundwork for this podcast. For more resources, and to learn more about Dr. Tom & Marissa Nixon, go to www.twincityhealth.comThanks for adventuring with us! For more free resources, check out our Instagram @twincityhealth or visit our website at: twincityhealth.com If this episode was helpful, please share this podcast with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe for more holistic health insights.2020-04-2343 min