Shows
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 EffectEp. 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.
W...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 min