EP 33: Autoimmune Disease And The Gut Microbiome With Kiran Krishnan
23.5 million people in the United States suffer from at least one autoimmune condition, and that number is rising fast. Worldwide, autoimmune diseases are increasing by 7% each year, with the biggest increases in celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and myasthenia gravis. The most significant jumps are happening in the northern and western hemispheres. There […]
EP 32: Post-Concussion Syndrome Healing and Recovery with Dr. Titus Chiu
When you think of a concussion, do you picture a football player passed out on the field or someone who hit their head in a car accident? It may surprise you to learn that a concussion doesn’t have to be from a direct blow to the head or include losing consciousness. So what defines a […]
Ashwagandha: Herbal Remedy with Dangerous Repercussions
Ashwagandha is a powerful herb. In this week’s post, I share the hidden dangers of this adaptogenic herb. What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry, is a powerful herb in Ayurvedic medicine. The herb grows in India, the Middle East, and northern Africa, and like tomatoes and peppers, is a nightshade. Nightshades can […]
EP 31: Why Anti-Diet Culture is Harmful with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, FNLP
Diet culture tells us “eat this, don’t eat that,” while anti-diet culture too often says, “eat whatever you want” even if it’s inflammatory and can feed health problems in the name of body positivity. Though at opposite ends of the spectrum, both embody rules that keep us disconnected from the cues our bodies are actually […]
How Vitamins Help With Depression and Anxiety
Is there such a thing as a “natural” antidepressant? Can vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients calm the often high waves of anxiety? The answer to both of these important questions is yes, they absolutely can. Nutrients create lasting change because they work at the cellular level, without all the nasty side effects of antidepressant and […]
EP 30: Post-Birth Control Syndrome: Fix Your Hormone and Digestive Health with Jenna Longoria, FDN-P
So many women struggle on birth control. Yet when they finally decide to go off it, they continue to have the same, or in many cases worsening, symptoms. If you or a loved one struggle on any form of birth control, today’s episode will empower you with the knowledge to understand why this is happening […]
EP 29: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance with Beth O’Hara, FND
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance have been buzzwords for quite some time now, but these conditions are still highly misunderstood and impact 1 in 8.5 people. That’s up to 17% of the general population! Mast cells are our immune system’s first responders, sensing and communicating back to the brain about incoming pathogens, toxins, […]
EP 28: 2 Causes of Unexplained Behavior Change in Kids with Dr. Jill Crista
Drastic behavior changes. Extreme irritability. Developmental regressions. Why did your child become someone you barely recognize seemingly overnight? Radical, sudden changes in a child’s behaviors and mood can be signs of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). These infection-induced autoimmune encephalopathies were once considered rare disorders that are only […]
What is a Methylation Disorder?
Hundreds of cellular processes involve methylation, a chemical reaction that begins when a methyl group attaches to an atom or molecule.[1] It’s a vital metabolic process that takes place in every cell and organ in your body. Methylation is profoundly connected to mental health. If serotonin isn’t properly methylated, for example, it will become inactive, […]
EP 27: The Vagus Nerve and Your Body’s Natural Ability to Heal with Dr. Navaz Habib
Lots of people are talking about the vagus nerve, but do you know just how many of your body’s organs and functions it interacts with? In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Navaz Habib, author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body’s Natural Ability to Heal. Dr. Habib explains beautifully what the vagus nerve […]
