Bonus Replay: The MTHFR and Methylfolate Myth with Dr. Albert Mensah
For December, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite episodes while we take a little break to spend time with friends and family. I hope you can also make room for the things you love this season; you deserve it after our year. The first is a powerful conversation with Dr. Albert Mensah about how […]
EP 41: Environmental Toxins and Your Health with Lara Adler
We talk a lot about toxins and you may think you’ve heard it all before, but hear me out! We are exposed to environmental toxins every single day, by doing normal, everyday activities like eating, showering, using beauty products, and cleaning. Many exposures are unavoidable, but there are many that you can address, especially when […]
What is Breast Implant Illness?
Can breast implants cause health problems? How common is breast implant illness and what are the symptoms associated with it? These are important questions to ask if you or a loved one have breast implants and are experiencing symptoms you never had before implantation. Yes, breast implant illness is a real condition that has occurred […]
EP 40: Breast Implant Illness Facts with Danielle Valoras, Part 2
In part two of our discussion, Danielle Valoras returns to dig into the science behind breast implants, why they cause some women to develop symptoms of Breast Implant Illness, and what we can do to hold the FDA, manufacturers and surgeons accountable. Despite increasing evidence that breast implants can and do cause complications and immune […]
Is it Safe to Buy Supplements on Amazon?
Purchasing supplements on Amazon is quick and convenient, with the added benefit of same or next-day delivery. However, the downside of buying from Amazon is the wide variety of counterfeit products from dubious suppliers, which can lead to devastating outcomes. Scarcity marketing and influencer hype create conditions that drive people to Amazon, where counterfeit supplements […]
Folate: Friend or Foe?
Yesterday, while perusing my fitness magazines, I couldn’t help but notice dietitians and doctors preaching about the importance of folate; they’re recommending that everyone consume more folate in both food and supplement forms. This got me thinking. Here in the United States, we are one of the wealthiest nations in the world, yet we experience […]
MTHFR Methylfolate vs. Folic Acid Facts and Myths
Is it really true that folic acid is “bad” for you because it’s synthetic and your body must convert it to the metabolically active form of folate, L-methylfolate, before your body can use it? Or was this myth started to sell more expensive methylfolate supplements and inaccurate testing methods such as the MTHFR genetic test? […]
EP 39: Breast Implant Illness Facts with Danielle Valoras, Part 1
If you have breast implants and are experiencing symptoms, please hear me. You are not crazy. It’s not all in your head and yes, you can do something about it. If your medical provider isn’t hearing you or is dismissing you, then I encourage you to find someone else who will truly listen to your […]
Can Multivitamins Cause More Harm Than Good?
Everywhere we look, we see doctors, nutritionists, health coaches, and even your “healthy” neighbors touting the importance of multivitamins. They worry that you’re not getting enough nutrients from your food, no matter how healthily you’re eating. We tend to look to authority figures (or those who present themselves as such) when wondering what we should […]
How Gut Inflammation Causes Anxiety
Can gut inflammation cause anxiety? Can the health of your gut microbiome really impact you on such a profound level? The truth is that there are many variables that can occur within your gut that can lead to anxiety including bacterial and yeast overgrowth, parasites, worms, and other pathogens that cause leaky gut. Otherwise known […]
