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Holistic Health Heroes92: The Recovery Cycle of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Coach Onelly Hernandez: Testing, Nutrition, Stress and Emotional Coping StrategiesOnelly Hernandez is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Coach, and the founder of AIP Conmigo. As a Hashimoto’s warrior herself, Onelly helps women with thyroid disorders and autoimmune conditions lose weight, boost energy, and ditch chronic fatigue, without crash diets or cookie-cutter programs. Join us as we talk through her own personal journey with Hashimoto's as well as symptoms to lookout for, tests to look into, nutrition to get started with and other coping strategies. To contact Onelly visit: http://aipconmigo.com For some of the vi...
2025-06-2253 minHolistic Health Heroes91: The Good-For-You Seed Oils: The Healing Powers of Black Cumin Seed Oil and OthersSometimes when you hear a phrase over and over again and then you hear something that goes against that line of thinking, it can be confusing. That's why I wanted to shine a light on the fact that there are SOME seed oils that actually have healing properties. For instance, the star of this show is black cumin seed oil, which as the following benefits: Immune modulation – Helps balance an overactive or suppressed immune system. Respiratory relief – Eases symptoms of asthma, allergies, and sinus congestion.Skin healing – Reduces acne, eczema, and inflammation; improves hydration and textur...
2025-06-1520 minHolistic Health Heroes90: Adult Acne, Rosacea and the All-Important Gut-Skin Axis: What's missing from modern dermatology and how to address the root case of skin issuesIt's time to start asking, "why is my body inflamed to begin with?" when you have skin issues.Whether it's a 25 year old or a 45 year old, skin issues can feel debilitating, wreaking havoc on confidence and setting you back from your happiest, healthiest self. Let's dig in on skin health, uncover the gut-skin axis and find out what's really going on with your skin issues as an adult. If you're interesting in finding supplements to support your healing journey, visit our store and support small business at: https://ngvitamins.com/ Send...
2025-06-0833 minHolistic Health Heroes89: Lavender for Nervous System Nutrition: How this historic herb can be used, why the olfactory system is real and how it impacts our mood, brain, digestion and more!Ahh, lavender. Just saying the word makes me do a deep exhale. There's something special about medicinal effects you can get by just breathing! After a very stressful few weeks, I've had to remind myself just how potent the herb lavender can be. And all the uses, from culinary, to tea and tinctures, not to mention essential oils. If you're interested in picking up some lavender then check out our options at Nature's Garden of Naples at NGvitamins.com and support small business. Lavender essential oil: https://ngvitamins.com/product/lavender-french-oil-4oz-100-pure/
2025-06-0125 minHolistic Health Heroes88: What Cults Teach us About Fear, Diet and Decision Making. Plus, how Chronic Anxiety and Nutrient Deficiencies Create a Vicious CycleHas there been an increase in anxiety in the last few years (2020-2025)? Oh yes, indeed there has been. Like what you ask? Here are a few according to the American Psychiatric Association: corrupt government officials (65.2%), people they love becoming seriously ill (58.4%), cyberterrorism (58.3%), and the possibility of the U.S. becoming involved in another world war (55.0%) to name a few. In this episode I dig into a curiosity I have had after watching cult documentaries and noticing what seems to be a common thread... diets that are all about deprivation. Is this real...
2025-05-1836 minHolistic Health Heroes87: What's the Difference Between NAC and NAD+? From Detoxification, Respiratory Health, Cellular Health and Energy Production. Breaking Down Differences and Noticing SimilaritiesNAC is a precursor to glutathione, the body's most powerful antioxidant. It helps neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation and support detoxification. While NAD+ or (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme essential for energy production and DNA repair. It plays a key role in mitochondrial function, helping cells generate ATP (cellular energy). NAC and NAD both provide critical support for cellular function but in different ways. NAC helps with detoxification and antioxidant support, while NAD is essential for energy production and longevity. The best approach depends on your goals—whether it's long-term wellness or rapid...
2025-05-1414 minHolistic Health Heroes86: Does Photobiomodulation (or Red Light Therapy) Really have Health Benefits? Clinically Documented Benefits, Tips on Use and My Own Experience with RLT so farIs red light therapy here to stay or is it just another fly-by-night health trend? With a history that goes back to 1967 (from what I found anyway), turns out there are a lot of studies that say photobiomodulation (aka red light therapy) does have a lot of effective uses for our health and wellbeing. Tune in and find out all the names for this type of therapy, several studies that provide evidence, tips on effective use, my own experience with it as someone new to RLT as well as some products I found for our st...
2025-05-1131 minHolistic Health Heroes85: Sharik Peck, Founder/CEO of Rezzimax on Empowering Your Great Protector, the Vagus Nerve and Nervous System for Optimal Health, Better Sleep, Enhanced Stress Response and much more to support the body's natural healing functionFor over 33 years, Sharik worked to help people eliminate pain from their lives as a physical therapist and rehabilitation counselor (PT, MRC). In part because he had overcome many traumatic events throughout his life that caused great pain. His life experiences drove him to seek out natural solutions for chronic pain. Which led him to focus on resonance and its effect on our nervous system. After 15 years of research and development, he invented the Pain Tuner PRO at Rezzimax. With the extensive list of conditions that the Pain Tuner PRO has been helping peop...
2025-05-041h 02Holistic Health Heroes84: What to know on Vitamin D and a Key Collaborator K2. Plus, Optimal Levels, Who's Most at Risk, Potential Toxicity and more!Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the US. It's estimated that approximately 42% of adults and about 50% of children aged one to five are affected. While it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it’s actually a hormone in how it functions. But what does that mean? In this episode, I'll share with you what I learned about vitamin d, optimal levels, tests to get and who is most likely to get it. We go through healthy levels of sun exposure, some tips on supplementation and much more! I do hope you will tune i...
2025-04-2728 minHolistic Health Heroes83: New Food Pyramid Coming Soon! Live Call with Nina Teicholz on Failing Dietary Guidelines and Creating 2025 UpgradesRecently I had the pleasure of meeting someone I consider a "Holistic Health Hero": Nina Teicholz. As I said in episode 4 of this podcast, I really admire the extensive research and work Nina did in her book The Big Fat Surprise. And I'm grateful she may be highly involved in new dietary guidelines that may be rolled out in December 2025. I always get asked, "what do you eat?" so I thought I'd do an episode about setting the record straight on the truly healthy eating habits that are now getting some more press and will li...
2025-04-2437 minHolistic Health Heroes82: Dr. Abbey Jo Shulkin DAOM, L.Ac. on Traditional Chinese Medicine Getting to the Root Cause. Plus, Her Program to Solve Emotional Eating for Weight WellnessWith any health challenge that you may be experiencing, the first thing to tackle is how you think about it. Because that will surely dictate your approach in how you deal with it.Dr. Abbey Jo Shulkin, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, joins me in this episode to shine a light on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from herbal medicine, to lasers and shockwave therapy in gadgets as well as afflictions like joint pain, knee pain, back pain (all the pains) as well as chronic conditions and weight loss.
2025-04-2059 minHolistic Health Heroes81: Cheryl Myers on the Most Clinically Studied Curcumin in the World. Different Formulations for Acute Pain Relief vs Longevity and the many problems from Inflammation[SIGN UP For Virtual Healthy Book Club: https://ngvitamins.com/podcast/] Inflammation is a big problem for us all. From our modern diet and food system to chronic stress it seems we just can't escape it! And because that's the case it's often a big cause of pain. So what does a person do when they are battling pain on an ongoing basis? Unfortunately many times it's run to the cabinet for over-the-counter pain relievers that sadly do have some side effects. But what if you could get pain relief from something with out...
2025-04-1359 min
The Cinnamon Effect - Inspiring Health-Focused Women to Live Life With PurposeEp. 74 - Chemical Sensitivities, Detoxification, Your Nervous System and How To Support Your Health Holistically with Kery KnutsonIn this episode of The Cinnamon Effect Podcast, host Kimberly Hand sits down with Kery Knutson, the inspiring host of the Holistic Health Heroes podcast—an accomplished author, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Wellcoach, and yoga teacher. Together, they dive deep into the often overlooked yet impactful condition of Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and its effects on overall wellbeing.Kimberly and Kery explore the nuances of MCS, discussing how it can disrupt daily life and the importance of understanding this condition. They share valuable insights on detoxification methods, ways to effectively support your nervous system, and the surprising benefits of...
2025-04-0859 minHolistic Health Heroes80: The 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder. Who's at Most Risk and Why? Plus, Holistic Approaches For Resolving itI'm in the school of thought, like Ben Franklin that, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."So while I know western medicine has it's suggestions and will likely help some people quite a lot... I want to go deeper, to the root cause. I want to find out what we can do, things in our own power, to help resolve frozen shoulder if we get it. And perhaps even more important to prevent it from occurring (or reoccurring). Tune in and pick up some tips of how to resolve fr...
2025-04-0628 minHolistic Health Heroes79: Brooke McPoyle: Fascinating Fascia and its connection to the Nervous System, Plus Breathwork, Sound and Movement for Pain and Much More!Brooke McPoyle specializes in helping people tap into their highest potential through breath, sound and movement.A former Division I athlete and professionally trained singer, she brings a unique perspective to performance, resilience and well-being. Brooke is founder of MusicalBreathwork.com, a pioneering platform that merges breath science, fascia research and sound frequency to optimize human health. Join us for this fascinating conversation that goes beyond the fascia but explores just how intertwined it is to resolving many health issues that arise throughout our lives. Check out Brooke at: https://musicalbreathwork.com...
2025-03-3059 minHolistic Health Heroes78: NSAIDs: Overlooked Risks of Common over-the-counter Pain Relievers. Plus, Holistic and Natural Alternatives to Reduce PainNSAIDs or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications for pain relief and inflammation. Most accept them as "normal" but not me! I want holistic alternatives. Why? Because I know there are risks - and some of them scare the heck out of me. Tune in as I raise awareness to some of the fairly serious health implications of NSAIDs. SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB (starting March 21, 2025) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JPDDStsrTuerwUTU_9dWHQ Here's the Article I mention questi...
2025-03-2333 minHolistic Health Heroes77: Nurse Nicole of Nurses Out Loud talks Medical Freedom, Informed Consent, Patient Advocacy and Legislative Changes regarding our HealthIn the last five years, we have all lived through some heavy stuff. But if you were a nurse, well, my heart goes out to you. Did you know? since 2020... Many nurses left the profession due to stress, burnout, and poor working conditions. Workplace violence and aggression increased, particularly in hospitals and ER settings.Some nurses experienced pay cuts or wage stagnation, despite the increased demand for their work.And the pandemic intensified factors such as burnout, depression, anxiety, and substance use among nurses, all of which are associated with an increased risk of suicide. That...
2025-03-161h 07Holistic Health Heroes76: Food Labels, What's best? Organic vs. Local and Pastured vs. Grass-Fed... what's the healthiest option to choose and good resources to referenceBuying "healthy" isn't always easy. What's better organic or local? What is the difference between cage free and free range? Let's clear up the confusion in this episode all about the healthiest labels. Resources Mentioned: How I wash my produce: Grapefruit seed Extract: https://ngvitamins.com/product/grapefruit-seed-extract-liquid-concentrate-4-oz/P2 fruit and Veggie Wash: https://ngvitamins.com/product/p2-fruit-veggie-wash-12-oz/THE MEATRIX Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEkc70ztOrc and Part 2: https://youtu.be/VAN6G8sBNIE?si=j-jik50dwBnjedsa Egg Scorecard: https://www.cornucop...
2025-03-0925 minHolistic Health Heroes75: Mercury Toxicity: Symptoms, Avoiding Exposure, True Cellular Detox and the Trick on TestingDespite some fairly famous figures suffering with mercury toxicity there still seems to be controversy over the topic. Some people in conventional medicine will argue against the existence of such ailments or say that certain therapies aren't effective. Why? When it comes to not being able to question real medical symptoms and suffering that should raise a huge red flag and usher in critical thinking. Let's take a look at what what symptoms to be on the lookout for, what other diseases are being mimicked by this condition, the autoimmune connection, as well as...
2025-03-0543 minHolistic Health Heroes74: Cloves: Spice with Medicinal MightMy interest in cloves came to me after seeing Dr. Berg talk about the power of clove water at night. I tried it and really liked it... so I wanted to share a bit more about this mighty little spice used for centuries in a medicinal way. Enjoy! And let me know if you plan to incorporate cloves into your routine... Here's the tincture I started using for oral health: https://ngvitamins.com/product/clove-1oz/ And the jojoba oil too: https://ngvitamins.com/product/heather-loraine-organic-16oz-oils/ Send us a textSuppo...
2025-03-0218 minHolistic Health Heroes73: Meeting Barbara O'Neill and Learning her Philosophy on liver detoxification and hormone balanceBarbara O'Neill is a health educator, author and speaker renowned for her expertise in natural therapies. She has been at it for more than five decades and dedicated her career to promoting holistic health principles, emphasizing the importance of diet, lifestyle and natural remedies.Recently I had the opportunity to meet Barbara -- I was thrilled! Even if we don't agree 100% on nutrition, I recognize that she has a lot to teach on holistic health. In this episode I share my notes as well as what I learned from Barbara and how she became a v...
2025-02-2333 minHolistic Health Heroes72: Nora Gedgaudas on Living with Wolves and going beyond Paleo and Keto to The Primalgenic® Diet and LifestyleNora Gedgaudas is a board-certified nutritional consultant and clinical neurofeedback specialist with more than 20-years of highly successful clinical experience. She is also an internationally acclaimed ketogenic and ancestrally-based nutrition specialist and the bestselling author of Primal Body, Primal Mind along with two other books: Primal Fat Burner and Rethinking Fatigue. Now she serves on the board of the long-standing organization, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation. Join us as we walk through her experience of living with wolves in snowy winters and how that experience ignited the inspiration for her life's work. Topics rang...
2025-02-191h 25Holistic Health Heroes71: Need-to-know info on Uterine Fibroids and Estrogen Dominance including: diet, conventional vs holistic treatments, supplements to consider and moreI'm often inspired by the stories I hear in my life. So, when a friend told me she suffered with uterine fibroids I wanted to look into the subject and share what I learned. While I conducted loads of research here and there, there was one article I wanted to include here and that's the one by Dr. Northrup: https://www.drnorthrup.com/fibroids/ If you'd like to check out the supplements that we have at our store which may help support someone with fibroids, there's a good list to explore: Natural Progesterone Crea...
2025-02-1645 minHolistic Health Heroes70: Denise Skinner at Vibrant Mobile Health on Detoxification with the multi-modality technology of the HOCATTI've been focused on cellular detox for myself so it's only fair to share what I'm doing... right?! After all, as Dr. Pompa says, "get to the cell, to get well." In this episode, I talk with owner of Vibrant Mobile Health, Denise Skinner. Denise is a holistic technician specializing in whole body detox. She has a deeply personal connection to holistic health having walked-the-walk with her daughter, herself and now her husband who was diagnosed with cancer. Join us for a conversation that covered a lot of ground... from a juice cleanse that destroyed he...
2025-02-0954 minHolistic Health Heroes69: The Pain of Kidney Stones: Overcoming and Preventing Kidney Stones, a Holistic ApproachKidney stones can be so painful! And for anyone who has suffered with this ailment, my heart goes out to you. Now, how do you prevent and cope with the potential pain of kidney stones? This episode will help get you started with some real-world tips that you can apply today that can help. As I mention in this episode, there are healthy habits you can start that can support health in everyone and there are herbs to know about that have made a difference with those who experienced kidney stones. Sally Norton on Oxalates: h...
2025-02-0222 minHolistic Health Heroes68: Lance Schuttler, CEO of Ascent Nutrition: From Trauma to Nutraceuticals Including Pine Needle Extract, Agarikon Mushrooms, DHA and More!It's time to lift the veil... and Lance Schuttler, CEO of Ascent Nutrition, is here to help us do just that! Lance is the Owner and CEO of Ascent Nutrition. For many years he worked in the nutraceutical industry and that experience made him want to focus on pure quality in production of his own line of select supplements. After a deeply personal and rather traumatic experience, Lance knew he wanted to find out the difference between the what the "unintelligent medical system" told his father to do and what would really help people with mental health...
2025-01-2654 min
The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic NutritionMultiple Chemical Sensitivity: Reality, Impact, and Solutions w/ Kery KnutsonIn this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, welcomes guest Kery Knutson, a certified nutritional therapy practitioner, wellness coach, and yoga teacher. Kery shares her personal journey and challenges with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). The conversation delves into the importance of filtering our indoor air, ditching toxic fragrances and detergents, and the nuanced differences between the condition being a brain-related issue versus being 'all in your head.' Kiri also opens up about empowering others through her family's health food store and her podcast, Holistic Health Heroes.
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2025-01-2358 minHolistic Health Heroes67: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Symptoms, Controversy, Holistic Approaches and Why I say Ditch Your Fragrances! (BONUS episode)Did you know the products you use in your daily life could be contributing to your downfall? Or cause others around you to experience some serious health symptoms? Things like perfume/cologne, laundry detergent, air fresheners, cleaning products and other personal care products have dangerous chemicals (i.e. parabens, phthalates) in them. Some have a gene mutation that makes smelling these chemicals more than a slight annoyance but rather they experience debilitating symptoms.Join me as I dig into the topic of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), explore causes, tips to stay healthy and...
2025-01-2338 minHolistic Health Heroes66: The Impact of Dentistry on Your Overall Health with Dr. John Light, Biological, Holistic DentistI'm so pleased to be sitting down with my own dentist, Dr. John Light of Lake Worth, Florida. As I mention in this episode, this topic is deeply personal to me as my mom has gone through a whole lot with her teeth. Before we met Dr. Light she was blessed to have found a biological dentist in Clearwater, Florida who was a true saint! She credits Dr. Ray Behm with quite literally saving her life! Here are a list of suggested questions that may help you find out if your dentist is the holistic fit yo...
2025-01-1956 minHolistic Health Heroes65: Breast Health and What An Integrative Oncologist Says to Do Instead of MammographyWhen health recommendations are one-size-fits-all, it raises a red flag for me. So when I saw the title of this book, "No Ma'am Ograms!" I just had to read it. And the next step, of course, was to share it with you... The author is a MD (and more), he overcame his own devastating diagnosis and he helped many people as an integrative oncologist. A major takeaway for me here is that there’s nothing wrong with just pressing pause if you do hear the dreaded words no one wants to hear about breast cancer. ...
2025-01-1235 minHolistic Health Heroes64: Allison Waguespack on Being Mindful of Your Mindset, Pain vs. Suffering and Setting Yourself Up for SuccessWhat do you want to change this year? Part of becoming a new and improved version of yourself involves change. And I'm a big believer that all change starts in your mind...In this episode, my guest is mindfulness coach Allison Waguespack.Before her work as a mindfulness coach, Allison spent a decade working in a creative and business capacity at advertising agencies in New York City and San Francisco. Her impressive client list included companies like American Express, Citibank and Netflix to name a few…She then pursued Yoga Teacher Training with Ma...
2025-01-0554 minHolistic Health Heroes63: Preparing to Become the BEST Version of Yourself in the New Year? Yeah, me too! Let's Set Goals and Crush them together! (BONUS episode)As the alleged-Ben Franklin quote says, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" and I don't want that to me be in this New Year!I'm aiming to be the best version of myself and to do that... I need to set some goals. But I want to do it right and increase my chances of actually following through. So, in this episode I'm sharing some tools to help set us on a path to success in reaching the goals we set. From the SMART framework to food journals and meditation goals, it's up to...
2025-01-0130 minHolistic Health Heroes62: Signs of Insulin Resistance and a Holistic Approach to Help Reverse itInsulin Resistance is much more than the signal that you are likely to get type 2 diabetes. It’s a danger all on its own... In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of insulin resistance, delving into how it’s linked to metabolism, cellular health, and mitochondrial function, and highlighting its role beyond just diabetes—affecting everything from weight and energy to cardiovascular and long-term health. How is it interconnected to your metabolism? Let's break down the factors that contribute to insulin resistance so you know practical, holistic strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and restore balance. If...
2024-12-2943 minHolistic Health Heroes61: Reed Davis, Testing for Discovery and Disfunction Identification, Not Another Diagnosis. The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Method.Reed Davis is a double-board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) and a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing. He founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), after working with thousands of clients at a wellness center as Health Director. Since then Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has helped more than 4,000 practitioners across 50 countries. Reed has personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness with lifestyle interventions guided by the discoveries made with functional lab testing. For practitioners and those on a health journey, learn from Reed at this special link pro...
2024-12-221h 01Holistic Health Heroes60: Jen Donovan: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is on the rise! Learn what it is and how to healThis condition is on the rise! What an eye-opening conversation... have you heard of MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? I'd bet most would say ‘no.’ Be sure to listen in for yourself or someone you love because as Jen says, this condition is growing fast. Jen Donovan is a licensed trauma therapist and holds a Master's of Science in Family Therapy. She is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome Practitioner and a Certified Tension and Trauma Release Exercises Provider. She was diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2016 and struggl...
2024-12-1559 minHolistic Health Heroes59: Deanna Hansen, Founder of Block Therapy: Reverse chronic structural and emotional issues with fascia-release techniquesDeanna Hansen is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation. She is a best-selling author and has more than 20 years of hands-on clinical experience. Deanna created Fluid Isometrics™ and Block Therapy™, unique fascia-release techniques to help relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxification and reverse the aging process. Fascia work has been said to help a whole host of conditions, including:Chronic pain Trauma TMJVisionWeight lossHernia Improved energy and much more. Join us in this fascinating conversation about the world of fascia, breath work, weight loss and much more.
2024-12-081h 01Holistic Health Heroes58: Chef James Barry, Founder of PLUCK: A Long-Forgotten and Highly Nutrient Dense Food that will have them asking for seconds!Quality is everything when eating any part of an animal. And at Pluck, quality means grass-fed, grass-finished, humanely treated, pasture-raised animals raised with no GMOs or hormones. Chef James Barry has been a private chef for some of the biggest names in Hollywood and earlier in his career founded the Healthy LA-based meal delivery Company Wholesome2GO. He has authored recipes for various cookbooks and in 2020, he founded Castle Hill foods and launched PLUCK, an organ-based seasoning. Join me for this inspiring conversation as we meander from understanding the dignity of your diet, how you can't skip jo...
2024-12-011h 02Holistic Health Heroes57: Ben Azadi: The Code to Sustainable Weight Loss with the Biological Process, KetosisBen Azadi is a 4-time best selling author, national keynote speaker and host of the “Metabolic Freedom” podcast. On his own health journey he's experienced significant weight loss as well as multiple autoimmune diagnoses. Now he helps others in his programs at KetoKamp.com. As I told Ben in our conversation here, sometimes I think these chats I have on the podcast are like divine intervention. After our talk, I feel a renewed sense of inspiration in my own health goals and I hope this episode can ignite some inspiration in you too! A few products...
2024-11-2452 minHolistic Health Heroes56: Why do you get sick? Germ Theory vs. Terrain Theory - is it a matter of right and wrong?When people sneeze around you, do you get worried? Are you a big fan of hand sanitizer? What if I told you it was doing you more harm than good? This episode dives into why we think the way we do about germs. Where did it come from? Who was the man behind the theory? And new challengers of the dominantly accepted view. I'm not saying the jury is out and I have a verdict here, but I am interested in sharing that there are two sides of this story. Here's the article mentioned, take...
2024-11-1735 minHolistic Health Heroes55: Weight Loss: Is Berberine really Nature's Ozempic?Weight loss is a popular topic. It always has been and likely, always will be. And it's especially popular right now with an estimated 74% of Americans being categorized as obese.I'm not talking about beauty standards when I mention weight loss. I'm talking about health, quality of life and longevity. Obesity is a health issue because it is a co-morbidity, meaning it increases the likelihood to get type 2 diabetes, cancer or heart disease (to name a few). There's so much attention on popular weight loss drugs on the market these days and with...
2024-11-1031 minHolistic Health Heroes54: Decentralizing our Fragile Food Systems with AJ Richards of FromtheFarm.orgWhat if there was no grocery store? Where would you get your food? Our lives are so busy, it can be easy to take things like food and water for granted. But it's time we figure out how to function because farms are under attack! Since 2017, 150,000 family farms have been shut down. And working farmland has been reduced by 21 million acres. Why? We are facing a big problem with our food systems and my guest has a revolutionary solution. AJ Richards and Brooke Ence co-founders at From the Farm. They're on a mission to re...
2024-11-0355 minHolistic Health Heroes53: Chocolate: Health Benefits of Raw Cacao, Lead in Commercial Chocolate Brands and My favorite Nutrient-Rich, Guilt-Free Chocolate Candy RecipeEat chocolate! Well, the healthy kind anyway ;) Tune in for my top 10 reasons why raw cacao supports health. I don't know about you, but for me, life is too short not to enjoy some kind of chocolate. Turns out there is a guilt-free way to gain nutrients -- even stem cells -- from chocolate. In this episode I talk about the difference between healthy candy and candy that is poisoning you with lead and cadmium.I share my top 3 brands of chocolate that I would indulge in - if I'm buying it. And list a...
2024-10-2721 minHolistic Health Heroes52: Courage and Health, Historic Times and the book: Good Energy by Casey Means MD and Calley MeansWe are living in historic times. There is a movement going on that's been going on for many years actually. But only now is it making some headlines. The challenge is, it takes courage to speak up about all that is wrong with our food and healthcare systems these days. People are being vilified for it! Well, I look at those speaking up and I admire their courage. It makes me think... what correlation is there between health and courage? That's what I explore in this episode as I talk about the book, “Good Energy: The su...
2024-10-2029 minHolistic Health Heroes51: Kava that Tastes Great! Reduce Anxiety, Calm the Nervous System, Improve Sleep and More with Kava PLUS Updated Research on so-called Side EffectsKava Kava the drink that some say stinks has gotten a makeover! Today kava drinks taste good! I've tried a few so far and I'm really excited to tell you all about the things I've recently learned about this amazing herb. Kava root has been used as medicine as well as a recreational and ceremonial drink for centuries and hails from Polynesia. Kava is being used more and more as an alternative to alcohol but some stories I've heard actually make it sound healing to the nervous system. That's exciting! Kava is: Mildly intoxicatingImproves mood, ease...
2024-10-1324 minHolistic Health Heroes50: My feet ache! Plantar Fasciitis: What is it? Symptoms, Causes and What to do to find relief!Ouch! My feet ache.... ...and there's no reason for it. It's not like I stand all day. So what gives? Maybe it's a touch of plantar fasciitis? In this episode, I dig into the topic of plantar fasciitis. What is it... really? What causes it? What can I do to relieve my achey feet? And what other holistic modalities can support me in getting through this painful condition? Let's find out! Here are the links I mentioned in this episode, many from NGVitamins.com: Curcumin: https://ngvitamins.com/product/curamin-low-back-pain/Castor...
2024-10-0625 minHolistic Health Heroes49: Chris Muneio: Investor, Restauranteur of Fern, Rancher at Ranchers Reserve: Regenerative Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Why sourcing Your Meat Locally is BestI have known for some time now that I need to up my game when it comes to sourcing my meat. I want to eat the healthiest choice I can find and I now know I can no longer rely on the "grocery store" (even the 'healthy'/expensive ones) for good, quality protein. Sure, I get what I can in Naples at our store Nature's Garden when I'm there but what about when I'm back on the East Coast? That's why I am so thrilled I was able to speak with Chris Muneio of Ranchers Reserve on this...
2024-09-2945 minHolistic Health Heroes48: Susan Winograd, P.T. on Pelvic Health, Frequent Urination, Bladder Health, the interconnected nature of overall wellness for pelvic health and much more!Susan Winograd, has a background in physical therapy and has been owner/ operator of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness in Boca Raton, Florida for 10 years. In this episode, we learn how Susan found her path in this area of specialization -- and it's something I found surprising. Her pelvic health and wellness practice serves both women and men of all ages and part of our goal here is to raise awareness that pelvic health is for everyone, no matter their age. Her practice areas of specialization include: Women's Health, Men’s Health issues, and Pre and Po...
2024-09-2255 minHolistic Health Heroes47: Diane Marie of Bloom Citrus, an online farmers market and apothecary focused on Florida findsDon't you just love it when you meet someone and right away think to yourself, "I like her!"? Such was the case when I met Diane Marie, a creative entrepreneur and founder of BloomCitrus.com (slated to launch in Sept. 2024). Not only did Diane have her own health journey to share (regarding thyroid health) but she also has a love and appreciation for healthy brands of all kinds. Diane is also a coach in Tribal Physics, which is a method to help you thrive in your relationship with yourself and others. She’s had much succ...
2024-09-1534 minHolistic Health Heroes46: Sally Fallon Morell on Butter, Real Milk, Fermented Foods, Regenerative Agriculture and the Weston A. Price FoundationSally Fallon Morell is author of the book Nourishing Traditions®: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. She is the founding president of the Weston A Price Foundation, a book publisher and a farmer. I learned of Sally when I was in the Nutritional Therapy Association program and she has done countless things to create positive change in the nutritional landscape. We covered a lot of ground and at the same time, there is so much more I would like to discuss with her. If you're unfamiliar with her wor...
2024-09-0850 minHolistic Health Heroes45: When Cold and Flu symptoms hit... What do you do? Here is my holistic approach.It's just about the time of year that I start hearing the words, "I'm sick." And then I start doing the ultimate dodge -- trying not to get it. In this episode I download you on the health tips that have kept me well through "cold and flu" season time and time again. Or, if I did catch something, these tips helped me get well faster. Here's the blog I reference in the episode with links to products: https://ngvitamins.com/cold-and-flu-guide/ Send us a textSupport the showNOTE: T...
2024-09-0121 minHolistic Health Heroes44: Casey Thompson ARPN of Zen Medicine on Ketamine and Medical MarijuanaCasey Thompson is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Functional Medicine. She collaborates with both western medical and holistic medical doctors to offer comprehensive patient care. Some of the many therapies she offers includes ketamine therapy and medical marijuana. As I mentioned in the episode, my curiosity on this topic has been piqued recently with having watched the documentary Weed the People, as well as a vote coming up on the ballot. Not to mention witnessing companies offering their teams ketamine... things that made me go hmmm? Tune in and learn more about the g...
2024-08-2551 minHolistic Health Heroes43: Jeni Hall: Creator of The RESTART® Program--a powerful 5-week REAL FOOD sugar detox programIt takes a lot of skill to distill complicated nutrition information down into actionable, behavior change but Jeni Hall has done that with The RESTART® Program! To date, more than 1,300 certified nutrition professionals have licensed the program and offered it to small groups around the country both virtually and in person. This has positively impacted countless participants with "life changing" results. If you've ever wanted more energy, clearer skin, and a few less pounds, then I highly recommend finding a class you can attend. Visit: https://therestartprogram.com/ and book it today. And who k...
2024-08-1843 minHolistic Health Heroes42: Holistic Solutions for Bugs and Bug Bites. What makes you more likely to get bit, homemade bug repellant and more!Herbs, oils, and 100% pure quality gel are all things you can use to repel bugs and treat bug bites more holistically. But how? In this episode I talk about what makes you more likely to get bit, how to repel bugs naturally on yourself and in your home and give you a recipe (or two) to make your own bug repellant. Spoiler alert... this is the one I made: Combine all oils in a 2 oz glass spray bottle.5 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil, 5 drops lemongrass essential oil, 5 drops citronella essential oil, 5 drops peppermint e...
2024-08-1124 minHolistic Health Heroes41: Anxiety Disorders are on the rise and there is an Unexpected Herb Proven to Help You Feel CalmAccording to the 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll, 43% of adults in the US say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year.It seems no matter the age, people are experiencing more anxiety in daily life. Including me, from time-to-time! That's why I take this episode to talk about signs and symptoms to know when to comes to anxiety. As well as explore nutraceuticals such as GABA, 5-HTP, Magnesium, L-theanine as well as botanicals like cur cumin and one very unexpected herb. Tune in to find out and se...
2024-08-0421 minHolistic Health Heroes40: My 30-Day Fasting Update and the book Fast This Way by Dave AspreyAbout a month ago, I took a look at fasting and talked about why I didn't originally think it was something I would do... ever. Now, I'm sharing with you what's happened during my first month of intermittent fasting. And what I've gathered from reading my second book on the topic of fasting, Fast This Way by Dave Asprey. A few of the tools I mentioned such as: activated charcoal, electrolytes and D-MANNOSE can be found at: https://ngvitamins.com/ And if you have thoughts about this episode or what to share your f...
2024-07-2842 minHolistic Health Heroes39: Trigger Finger: Understanding Causes and Finding Holistic SolutionsWhat is a trigger finger anyway? Why do people get it? How can you resolve the pain of it? In this episode I provide information on symptoms that you'll feel when you have trigger finger. And hopefully shed some light on why it happens, what holistic solutions exist and potential support you can look for in nutrients as well as supplements to look into and figure out if they are right for you. Here are the videos I mention: Dr Mandell, DC: https://www.youtube.com/live/iY0K5hXA3tY?si=p13T_7N1IuIC-_c...
2024-07-2116 minHolistic Health Heroes38: Bloating after eating? It could be SIBO! Note the Symptoms, Tests and Eating Styles to Combat Small Intestinal Bacterial OvergrowthSmall Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) could be more common than we think. Turns out, an estimated 6-15% of healthy, asymptomatic people and roughly 80% of people with IBS, actually suffer from SIBO. Do you have it? Find out some signs and symptoms to look for and a diet you can implement right away to start reversing this condition in this episode. Find supplements mentioned, visit our sponsor, Nature's Garden of Naples at: https://ngvitamins.com/Digestive Enzymes: Enzymatic Science Critical Digestion Vital Planet Vital Detox, "relieves gas...
2024-07-1423 minHolistic Health Heroes37: Tracy McDonough of Healing Moments: Addressing Nervous System Dysregulation as Foundational for Health and HealingI've known Tracy McDonough for years now. She is owner/operator of Healing Moments, a wellness boutique in Boca Raton, Florida. Beyond her growing list of credentials, Tracy is a special soul who clearly has a gift to nurturing people back to health. She's curated a variety of modalities to support optimal wellness and is on a mission to create a paradigm shift so we no longer only focus on acute pain but rather embrace self care for optimal health. Join us for a conversation that I hope inspires you to stop waiting f...
2024-07-0755 minHolistic Health Heroes36: To Fast or Not to Fast, that's the question! Six Types of Fasting, How to get started and the book: Fast Like a GirlI used to think fasting was not for me -- at all. But now I have done a 180! In fact, I'm making a plan to start intermittent fasting immediately after reading the book, Fast Like A Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz. I've also just downloaded a book by the "father of biohacking" Dave Asprey called Fast This Way I'm intrigued by the many benefits! What do you think about fasting after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear! Drop me a line at: https://www.uplevelc.com/contact Send us a text Clic...
2024-06-3028 minHolistic Health Heroes35: The Nervous System, Sympathetic Dominance and Somatic Therapies: Key Missing Ingredients to Healing and Optimal HealthEven if you're doing nutrition right and sleeping well you might be missing a key ingredient to optimal health.... the nervous system. If you have a dysregulated nervous system you may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" which will make it difficult to heal and achieve optimal health. Signals to look out for include: Constantly on edge and overwhelmed Frequently snappy, irritable, and reactiveExperiencing chronic pain and illnessHighly sensitive to sensory stimuliExperience sleep problems and daytime fatigueHaving chronic attention and concentration problemsHave cravings and extreme appetite changesHave immune and Hormonal SymptomsSkin and Gut ConditionsHighly sensitive to other people’s emotional stat...
2024-06-2329 minHolistic Health Heroes34: Mood, Mental Health & Nutrition with Julia Ross: Nutrient Therapy Pioneer, 3-time Author & Director at JuliaRossCures.comJulia Ross is the bestselling author of The Mood Cure, The Diet Cure, and her newest book, The Craving Cure. A pioneer in the use of brain-targeted nutrient therapies, she has developed simple techniques that eliminate the negative moods and the cravings for addictive foods. After 10 years as a psychotherapist working with individual adults and adolescents, families and groups in a variety of in psychiatric and outpatient settings, Ross began to direct programs.For decades now she has been directing a now-virtual clinic, training health professionals and being featured at conferences, in print, on...
2024-06-1654 minHolistic Health Heroes33: Green Drinks and Liver Support with Spirulina, Moringa and Chlorella: Powerful Nutrition for Energy, Detox, Weight, Skin and moreHas it been hard to focus? What about your sleep... trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Have you had any emotional rollercoasters lately? Well, it might be time to support your liver! If you've you been feeling any of the following you could have a sluggish or congested liver. Disrupted sleep - Trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. Acne or eczema Unexpected outbursts of emotion Lack of focus Sudden allergies to foods or environment Hormone imbalance If any of these symptoms are relatable then you might want to consider looking into some liver support. I decided it was ti...
2024-06-0921 minHolistic Health Heroes32: Which Diet (or Eating Style) Do You Follow? Summer Weight Loss Goals and Clearing Up Confusion on ALL the many dietsWhen it comes to what we eat and why -- there is a reason sometimes. And other times you might just jump on the bandwagon and follow the trends. In this episode, I aim to clear up some of the confusion on all the various “diets” that exist out there, share where they came from, and what to know when you want to lose weight. I try to remain (mostly) objective here and just report my findings -- although I do have my opinion (based on research and my nutrition certification) on how to eat to support opti...
2024-06-0236 minHolistic Health Heroes31: Mandy Blume: Clinical Nutritionist and Biodynamic Builder Renovating Bodies and Buildings!Mandy is author of the book Real Food Recovery: The Busy Mom’s Guide to Health & Healing with 92 Gluten Free, Casein Free (GFCF) Recipes. She is a nonprofit leader/founder at: https://www.realfoodrecovery.org/ And she's also a Clinical Nutritionist, Foster Mom/Advocate, and Biodynamic Builder. Clearly, the title "Hero" fits her well! She and her husband also own Blumestone - biodynamic construction company on a mission to make your space a less toxic environment. https://www.blumestone.com/ Join us for an enlightening conversation about how n...
2024-05-2653 minHolistic Health Heroes30: Sickening Seed Oils aka PUFAs - creating short-term and long-term negative impacts on healthYou may have seen the film "The Hateful Eight" but did you know that label also goes to 8 seed oils that are ruining your health. They include: -Canola-Corn-Cottonseed-Soy-Safflower-Sunflower-Grapeseed-RicebranAnd I would also add: peanut oil to that list. So, why are seed oils so bad for us? And what effects do they have on the human body? That's what I'll cover in this episode. I hope you'll tune in and if you have ideas or questions, please reach out and share your t...
2024-05-1925 minHolistic Health Heroes29: Addictions and Amino Acid Therapy: The work of Julia Ross and her book The Diet Cure As author Julia Ross says, “If you’ve struggled with weight loss its not will power you lack, it’s certain brain chemistry.” I've only just discovered this fascinating work that goes back to the 70's! Why don't we know more about how amino acid supplements can (and are) helping people with various types of addictions?! From alcohol, to hard drugs, and eating disorders it seems some mental health and nutritional-therapy professionals are helping people resolve these problems - for good! Even though it's a new discovery for me, I had to share what I've gathered so far. And...
2024-05-1219 minHolistic Health Heroes28: Lisa Harrington, Anxiety and Trauma Specialist discusses EMDR therapy and a Holistic Mental Health ApproachLisa Harrington LMFT, QS, CIT is a licensed psychotherapist in Florida specializing in anxiety, stress, and complex trauma, particularly related to relationship and family issues.She is the owner of a holistic, mind-body based virtual therapy practice named “Mindful Life Solutions.” Lisa helps her clients break free of limiting mindsets from the past, so they can step into happiness in the present. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, one of the foremost brain-based therapy models effective in treating trauma. In this episode we discuss, trauma, anxiety, empaths and more! You can f...
2024-05-0545 minHolistic Health Heroes27: Alcohol, the anti-nutrient. It is natural to seek an altered state but it's really messing with our health!I'm celebrating 6 months of weekly episodes - YAY! That made me think -- why is alcohol the main celebration method in our society? As I say in the opening of this episode, I'm not here to tell you what to do. And at the same time, I hope you'll listen to some hard-to-hear information about your "friend" (or foe) alcohol. In my journey to improve my own health, I'm often thinking to myself "just-say-no when it comes to alcohol." But I don't always find that such an easy thing to do. Why? In this episode I dis...
2024-04-2823 minHolistic Health Heroes26: Oregano Oil is in my Toolkit: As an Alternative to the Too Strong and Too Broadly used Antibiotics of todayOil of oregano is a supplement that I always have on hand. It has helped me out of a jam many times so I make sure it's always stocked in my health-support toolkit. From bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasites, viruses and more, listen in to this "snack" of an episode to find out if Oil of Oregano oil is right for you. A great resource citing studies as well as protocol on how to use in different scenarios: https://draxe.com/essential-oils/oregano-oil-benefits/Pick up yours from us at Nature's Garden: Capsules: htt...
2024-04-2115 minHolistic Health Heroes25: Sleep: How we got it wrong and how that's leading to Alzheimers! Plus, 10 tips to improve your sleepIronically, I recorded this while very tired! I edited my mistakes -- something you can't do while drowsy driving.Let this episode be your motivation to take a 30-60 minute nap, find out if you're an owl or a lark and get the truth on melatonin. For sleep aids in tea and supplement form visit: NGVitamins.com or call Tony and ask him about your specific situation at 239-643-4959 Send us a text Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=nap...
2024-04-1425 minHolistic Health Heroes24: Master Herbalist Sara-Chana Silverstein on Herbs for Mood, Weight, Hormones and More!Sara-Chana Silverstein is a master herbalist, classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), she teaches people how they can safely integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. For the past 30 years she's specialized in pediatrics and women’s health and she's author of the best-selling book-MOODTOPIA: Tame Moods, De-stress and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy and More… Join us as we discuss the use of negative emotions, some herbs I am curious about and more on her online herb academy. Here are a few of the herbs we mentioned in the episode: Ginkgo: https...
2024-04-0748 minHolistic Health Heroes23: Theo Rallis of Rallis Co. on Ice Pressed® Olive Oil, His Transplant Story + Questions from the Audience!Like I said, this was a RICH episode! I did intend that pun because when you taste the quality of Rallis Co. olive oil, you'll understand. We found Rallis Co. sometime back and were intrigued by family business that goes back centuries, the full-of-life flavor profile of their oil and then the uniqueness of their brand. If you're in Naples, FL you can find Rallis Olive Oil at our store, Nature's Garden. (2089 9th St. North, Naples, FL 34102) If you'd like to learn more about Theo and all the products he's creating visit: https://www...
2024-03-3142 minHolistic Health Heroes22: Holy Basil: Ancient adaptogen for the stress of our modern worldI find it ironic that I was stressing about getting this episode done on time and I was talking all about how holy basil can help overcome stress! :) My curiosity has been piqued about herbalism lately. How fascinating is it that plants that have existed for centuries can still help support our bodies today?! I, for one, love that! And with chronic stress of the modern world forcing our minds and bodies out of balance, what better time than now to consider how herbs and adaptogens like holy basil can help. Here are j...
2024-03-2313 minHolistic Health Heroes21: Wheat: 3 Reasons Why Gluten-Free is so prevalent. Plus, the must-read Wheat Belly bookI often say "I'm gluten free" -- but feel there needs to be a longer explanation as to "why" I do this even though I don't have Celiac Disease. Since there is much to say about modern-day wheat and how it compares to the wheat of yesteryear, let's dive into 3 reasons why "gluten-free" has become such a popular term. The featured "hero" of this episode is Dr. William Davis and his book: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health. If this episode changed your opinion on w...
2024-03-1829 minHolistic Health Heroes20: Barbara Filokostas, ND & Botani Skincare Founder: Healing Acne & olive oil's magic ingredient for skin healthTravel to Australia with me and meet Naturopath, Herbalist and founder of Botani skincare, Barbara Filokostas. Listen to her story about how her Greek grandmother inspired her with her youthful skin, eating fermented vegetables and taking a minimalist approach to skincare. Since she was 16, Barbara knew she wanted to surround herself with botanicals and use the tools taught to her by her grandmother. She also shares how she has helped clients with painful acne, as well as having her own life experience with skin challenges. As of early 2024, we are the on...
2024-03-1134 minHolistic Health Heroes19: Candida: Sounding the alarm on fungal infections as a root cause for severe illness, including cancer.Candida is not what you think... it's MORE. There is so little known about this that most think it's just one thing: yeast infections. But in fact, it's a lot more harmful. Especially when it comes to an overgrowth or Candidiasis. In this episode, I aim to raise awareness about how common candida (or having an overgrowth or imbalance of it) is, what illnesses or diagnosis may be linked to fungal overgrowth and more. Not to mention it's difficult to test for and many doctors don't believe it's a problem! So what do you d...
2024-03-0427 minHolistic Health Heroes18: Kris McNeal: Clean Beauty with Crunchi Makeup and Skincare + Conscious Living CommunityIn this episode I welcome a woman full of integrity and commitment to holistic health, Kris McNeal. Kris is one of the founding representatives for Crunchi makeup which I found in my search for clean makeup some years ago. We've stayed in contact and I've followed her journey through breast explant surgery and as host of the Facebook Group Conscious Living VIP. This show will inform and (hopefully) entertain as we take a walk down memory lane and enjoy some shout outs for our favorite Crunchi products. If you'd like to join her group you can...
2024-02-2632 minHolistic Health Heroes17: Robin Gargano: Resiliency Strategist, Emotion Code Practitioner. Is emotional trauma keeping you stuck?Ever meet someone and ask, how is it possible for one woman to go through so much emotional pain only to come out on the other side stronger and still smiling? I have. It's my dear friend Robin Gargano that makes me think those thoughts. After enduring much emotional trauma, Robin wrote the book, The Beauty within Tragedy: How a Resilient Soul can Turn Grief into Gifts. She has become a best-selling author, impact speaker, and proud mom and wife. And she was also certified in Mental Performance Mastery, the Emotion Code and is t...
2024-02-1937 minHolistic Health Heroes16: Brenda Watson, founder of Vital Planet and known as the "Digestive Diva" : Talking Weight Loss, the Gut Microbiome, Hydrotherapy and MORE!It was a true honor to have Brenda Watson join me for this episode. We are big fans of her product line at our store, Nature's Garden because it's all about QUALITY. I had the opportunity to ask Brenda her thoughts on: rotating probiotics, weight loss, cleansing, parasites and hydrotherapy! (to name a few) We covered a lot of ground including Brenda's own healing journey, pitching her work to PBS, becoming a "school-a-holic" and more. Products mentioned on the show: Vital Gut Boost: (Daily HOPE formula supplement)https://ngvit...
2024-02-1248 minHolistic Health Heroes15: The Detox Tool Every Household Needs: Activated CharcoalFrom time-to-time I have "food episodes." You know, when you eat something that just makes you feel like total and complete cr*p! That's why I always make certain I have activated charcoal in my toolkit at home. I think it's high time we all understand how this helpful supplement can be used in times of upset. Whether it's detoxing from a "food poisoning" of sorts, or other uses like:- teeth whitening- reducing gassiness - mold cleaning - water filtering - toxic overload- bug bites, or ...
2024-02-0514 minHolistic Health Heroes14: Busting Salt Myths: Good Salt, Bad Salt and the book, The Salt FixTurns out, a low salt diet is "miserable and dangerous," according to Dr. James DiNicolantonio in his book, The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong--and How Eating More Might Save Your Life. Not only does a low salt diet put stress on your organs, it may cause you to eat more food and more of the wrong foods. This can result in weight gain and potentially more serious negative health impacts as well. So, in this episode I am busting some myths about salt. Plus, I touch on the history, the differences b...
2024-01-2920 minHolistic Health Heroes13: Magnesium, More Uses than Just Sleep and ConstipationMany people think of magnesium as a supplement to help you sleep better or to alleviate constipation. However, there's a lot more to the magnesium story than that! In this episode, I share a bit of research about the various types of magnesium and what these types are known to support. And a few magnesium options to check out: People are raving about this one: https://ngvitamins.com/products/ionic-fizz%E2%84%A2-magnesium-plus?_pos=1&_sid=06b60ec1a&_ss=r&variant=36931458498719 The one I use: https://ngvitamins.com/products/ni...
2024-01-2214 minHolistic Health Heroes12: Castor Oil, Constipation and the benefits of Topical UseCastor oil has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations but what good can it do for us now? Turns out, A LOT! From skin benefits to muscles and joints, colon cleansing and more, castor oil is working dramatically well for many people. Especially when you know what to look for... Want to read about it? Check this article: https://ngvitamins.com/blogs/learn/benefits-of-castor-oil-topical-uses-supports-organ-health-and-moreAnd... click the link for our selection of castor oil packs: https://ngvitamins.com/search?q=castor+oil Here's to checking in our le...
2024-01-1515 minHolistic Health Heroes11: Indoor Air Quality, VOCs, Health Impacts and Vollara® Air FiltrationThe EPA says Americans spend 90% of our time INDOORS! Wow, that's a lot of time indoors, ya'll. When we are inside all this time there are a lot of chemicals and VOCs we are breathing in that can cause some horrible health conditions - both in the short term and long term as well. In this episode I talk about a great testimonial we heard from one of our customers suffering from migraines as well as the air filtration machine I use and how it can help. Click on this link I p...
2024-01-0814 minHolistic Health Heroes10: Coffee - the upside, some drawbacks and an alternative coffee drinkAh coffee. I love it. And there are a lot of guru's these days telling you that it's "good" for you. Of course, that's not the whole story. There are reasons that coffee can be good for you. And at the same time there are negative effects to the caffeine in coffee.It's important to listen to your body and because I'm doing that in the new year I know I want to keep my love of coffee in check.Don't get me wrong, I'm not quitting coffee anytime soon... but I do want to...
2024-01-0117 minHolistic Health Heroes9: Red Light, Blue Light and Colorful Supplements for Energy and Immune HealthIt's Christmas Day... so Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Since we are surrounded by colorful lights during the holiday season, I thought it would be fun to use color as our theme for this episode. Namely, the negative effects we get from artificial blue light and the potential health benefits from red light therapy. A few topics we cover in this episode: What should you do if you want to avoid harmful blue light? Do you want to get some blue blocker glasses from us in our store? Contact me at my...
2023-12-2514 minHolistic Health Heroes8: The Dangers of Tap Water, Hydration for Health and Clean Water at HomeWhat if being hydrated properly resolved 99% of health problems? If so, what will you drink to stay properly hydrated? If you're relying on tap water... are you drinking in 21 heavy metals, 6 forever chemicals, 68 pharmaceuticals, 7 hormones, 45 pesticides and herbicides, and 15 other disinfectants from your tap?In today's day and age, we can no longer rely only on the filtration methods that happen before water comes to the home. Instead, we have to do additional water filtration in the home to ensure our own health. All this and more in the first (of what w...
2023-12-1829 minHolistic Health Heroes7: Birch Boys Founder Garrett Kopp: Functional Fungi, Forest Foes and Family BusinessAt the young age of 15 Garrett Kopp was inspired by his Grandmother to dive into the world of functional fungi. At 18 and just one month after raising $60,000 to start his company, he lost his grandmother to pancreatic cancer. It was then that Birch Boys made it's official debut. Garrett describes his grandmother's journey as well as the role that functional fungi played with his dog, Joey's diagnosis. Garrett is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wild and cultivated mushrooms - fungi that our ancestors (across cultures) have been using for thousands of...
2023-12-1149 minHolistic Health Heroes6: Mitzi Wilkinson Champion, Keto & the Proper Human DietWelcome Mitzi Wilkinson Champion! Eleven years ago, Mitzi says she was obese with a long list of medical conditions including: depression, ADD, fatty liver, pre-diabetic, insulin resistant, sleep apnea, acid reflux, joint pain, planter’s fasciitis, brain fog, gas and bloating, acne, and dry eye syndrome. In 2020 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Her own healing journey prompted her to study nutrition which led her to follow the low carb/keto/PHD (Proper Human Diet) lifestyle. Which, at the time of this writing, she has been following for more than seven years. Since starting it she has...
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Holistic Health Heroes5: Immune Support and Allergy Relief with Sinus and Lung (#1 Best-selling Product!)This product is the #1 best selling supplement at Nature's Garden of Naples! Not to mention there are numerous testimonials from people telling me how much it's helped them with their allergies. It's also my go-to whenever I get the sneaking suspicion that I might be getting a cold. And with us going into the holiday season, you need some of this stuff on hand. Stock up on your supply: Click here to get your bottle of Nature's Garden Sinus & Lung. Send us a textSupport the showN...
2023-11-2713 minHolistic Health Heroes4: Fat Facts - Saturated Fat is Healthy!Truth bombs are going off! This episode is inspired by the book, "The Big Fat Surprise: Why butter, meat and cheese belong in a healthy diet."I find so many people are confused about what to eat. And why wouldn't we be when we are bombarded with marketing for "diets" all the time? Not to mention the 100 years of lobbying regarding nutrition. Nina Teicholz is an investigative journalist and she does an amazing job in her book The Big Fat Surprise." I aim to shine a light on just a few ideas from her book and...
2023-11-2023 minHolistic Health Heroes3: Heather Holmes: The Power of Environmental ProbioticsI recently had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Holmes, President & CEO of Eco Balanced Technologies, Inc. and P2 Probiotic Power Products .In this episode, we cover a lot of ground... from how Heather's scientific testing done in a barn led to creating a line of environmental probiotics that help support the immune system by helping balance gut flora. Being a founder, creator, entrepreneur and business woman she also shares a bit about what it takes to launch a product line. All this and much more inside this episode. Join us! Lin...
2023-11-1046 minHolistic Health Heroes2: The Chemical Sisters (Perfume + Detergents) are making us sick!It's a challenging topic to tell people in person because it's often misunderstood. In this episode I share a bit about fragrance sensitivity aka multiple chemical sensitivity. There are extremely harmful ingredients in laundry detergent and perfume! It's time to understand how it harms you - regardless of whether you "feel" it or not. Products mentioned in this episode: Laundry Additive: https://ngvitamins.com/collections/micro-balance-health-products/products/ec3-laundry-additive Lavender essential oils: https://ngvitamins.com/products/lavender-french-oil-4oz-100-pure?_pos=4&_sid=9fd3ead07&_ss=r Ai...
2023-11-0917 minHolistic Health Heroes1: Food Enemy #1 = SugarIn this episode your host recalls some experiences teaching a 5-week Sugar Detox class and goes over 5 main points including exploring some supplements to help you manage sugar cravings. 1.) Sugar is Addictive - how many lbs of sugar a year do you think the average person consumers (in the US) 2) Sugar is de-mineralizing - minerals are in a delicate balance in the body and that's what keeps us healthy. 3) Hypoglycemia - are you ever hangry? 4) Who are the Sugar Helpers? 5) A self test to conduct to test for allergies and food sensitivities. 6) Products...
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The Success Codes PodcastEp 49: Mastering Content Success w/ AI and Storytelling- Special Guest Kery KnutsonWelcome Kery Knutson of Up Level Consulting. We have a fun and insightful conversation about all things social media content, brand building, storytelling and the big one...AI! You don't want to miss this conversation and then take action! Thank you for listening and sharing! Kery Knutson has more than 20 years’ experience telling stories… in one way or another. She now focuses on video marketing - from improving your on-camera performance to animated video and full-scale video production. In her early career she was a copywriter, promotions manager and marketing director. Later...
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The Hard Corps Marketing ShowConsulting The Consultant - Kery Knutson - Hard Corps Marketing Show - Episode #270Who better to consult with on Marketing than the Communication Coach herself, Kery Knutson? No one that’s who, Kery is here to drop some serious knowledge on anyone looking to step up their networking game! Find out why having a meaningful conversation with your audience is the best way to keep them coming back, and why you should worry less about building a wide audience, here on this episode.
Busted Myths:
It's not about building a wide audience. It's about creating meaning and value for each individual that you work w...
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