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 […]
EP 26: The Vicious Trap of Conditioned Food Sensitivity with Wendy Busse, MSc, RD
Have you ever thought about how your perceptions can significantly influence your body’s reaction to food? Food should be pleasurable, but unfortunately for so many people, it’s a source of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm. In our world of influencer marketing and Dr. Google, it’s no wonder we’re more confused than ever about what and how […]
Histamine Intolerance: Methylation, the Gut, & Copper
If you think you may suffer from histamine intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), then this post is for you. To learn more about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, check out my podcast episode 29 with Dr. Beth O’Hara, the founder of MastCell 360. You can also find the Eat For Life […]
EP 25: Autism: Underlying Causes and Biochemistry with Dr. Judith Bowman
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the world. 2020 CDC statistics estimate that 1 in 54 children in the United States is born with autism spectrum disorder. That’s 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls. And epidemiological studies estimate a global prevalence of 1 in 132 children! What is happening to create […]
EP 24: Autism and Assumption of Competence with Dr. Vaishnavi Sarathy
Sound nutrition and equal education are the birthrights of every child. This is the rallying call that today’s guest Dr. Vaishnavi Sarathy bases her life’s work – confronting the false belief that children with disabilities are incompetent. She rightly believes that when we bring dignity and respect to all children, regardless of their assumed level […]
EP 23: Stress Intolerance and Pyrrole Disorder with Dr. Judith Bowman
Today, I brought Dr. Judith Bowman back on the show to talk about a little-known stress intolerant disorder that your doctor has likely never even heard of. It’s called Pyrrole disorder or Pyroluria. Pyrrole disorder is something I regularly test for in my clinic. It is typically seen in people of all ages and is […]
