Ep 65: Understanding Die-Off and Herx Reactions with Steven Wright
It’s easy to get sidelined in your healing process and think you’re having a particular detox reaction, die-off, or herx response that is actually something else. Or perhaps there’s an underlying trigger that you’re not quite seeing that’s holding you back. So as we usher in 2023, I’ve brought my friend Steven Wright of the […]
EP 64: The Truth About Hysterectomy and Ovary Removal with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde
Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is famous for saying, “All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” As late as the 1950’s The Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Surgery had an editorial suggesting that all women should have a hysterectomy after their childbearing […]
EP 63: The Hidden Harms of Antidepressants with Robert Whitaker
On December 29, 1987 anxiety medication was approved by the FDA. I was 12 years old at the time and one of the first children to be put on this medication. Despite an initial feeling of relief, the results were short lived and came with nasty side effects that led me to discontinue it. I […]
EP 62: The Effect of VOCs on Indoor Air Quality with Jason Earle
We spend at least ninety percent of our time indoors. So the effects of volatile organic compounds, know as VOCs, on indoor air quality and the resultant effect on your health, vitality, cognition, productivity, and longevity are profound. Hence, understanding how this process works, what to look for, and how you can protect yourself is […]
EP 61: Top Mold and Mycotoxin Myths Exposed with Jason Earle
Do you worry about mold and mycotoxin exposure? Well, it’s no wonder. The statistics are quite sobering. In fact, almost half of houses in the United States have significant levels of mold, and close to 90 percent of commercial and office buildings have water damage that may lead to mold. What’s more, up to 21 […]
EP 60: Why You Can’t Live Without Iodine with Dr. David Brownstein
If I were to pick the top two master nutrients for optimum health, they would be iodine and zinc. I’ve talked extensively about the importance of zinc, particularly in mental health, for several years. In this episode, I talk about iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, a world leader in holistic medicine. We tend to associate […]
EP 58: The Harmful Effects of Sunscreen with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde
We have been told many times over that exposing your skin to the sun is a big no-no, and sunscreens are required to protect yourself. But in reality, there are tons of sunscreen dangers that we may be ignoring, slowly and painfully killing our bodies – and the entire environment. Samantha Gilbert talks with Dr. […]
EP 57: Birthing, Prenatal and Postpartum Care with Dr. Lindsay Mumma, DC
Pregnancy is one of the most magical moments in a woman’s life. It feels powerful to know that you are creating another human inside of you. It is a very exciting and enjoyable time that may also bring fears and uncertainties to both mother and baby. A woman’s body is forever altered by pregnancy. Without […]
EP 56: The Gut and Gum Disease Connection with Dr. Al Danenberg
Are amalgam fillings really safe? Do antibacterial mouthwash and fluoride-based toothpaste live up to their claims? What about Waterpiks and flossing up into the gumline? Is it possible that these conventional approaches to oral health create more problems? The relationship between your gut and oral microbiome is profound, so it stands to reason that it’s […]
EP 55: What Your Doctor May Not Know About Thyroid Function With Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACP
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, an estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease, and more than half of those individuals are undiagnosed and unaware that they have a thyroid condition. However, it’s important to understand that if more comprehensive thyroid testing was used by doctors and functional reference ranges were used to […]
