EP 54: Reversing Hashimoto’s and Autoimmune Diseases with Donna Mazzola, PharmD
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. In 2014, it was estimated that 14 million people in the US alone were impacted by this disorder. And women are seven times more likely than men to have Hashimoto’s. When left untreated can create a cascade of debilitating symptoms, which is why today’s conversation with […]
EP 53: How To Optimize Hormone Therapy With Jim Paoletti, BS Pharmacy, FAARFM, FIACP
Many people are confused about how to balance hormones and are overwhelmed by all the misinformation about bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women. It’s easy to be confused because the symptoms of an excess hormone can also mimic symptoms of deficiency. Plus, many people are unaware of the role diet and your gut […]
EP 52: What Is The Main Cause of PCOS? with Dr. Felice Gersh
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. And all too often, women are told that hormonal birth control is the best treatment option. Today, I invited Dr. Felice Gersh back to the show to discuss PCOS and why the birth control pill is not the answer, the different types of […]
What is PCOS and How to Reverse It
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common endocrine disorder in women. It is estimated that PCOS impacts 1 in 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44, with most women being diagnosed in their 20’s or early 30’s. As much as 70 percent of infertility challenges women […]
EP 51: Why Meat Isn’t the Problem with James Connolly
Have you ever watched a vegan documentary and been so sickened and repulsed that you decided then and there to go vegan? I know I have. And I was vegan for many years until my health fell apart. While it’s evident that factory farming isn’t the answer, the politically-charged vegan agenda isn’t either. As I […]
EP 50: Back to Basics: What is Food?
In celebration of Eat for Life’s 50th episode, I’m exploring food. What role does your relationship with food play in your life? Do you see it as good, bad, or neutral? Do you eat to live or live to eat? Is food merely a means to an end or could it have a deeper significance […]
EP 49: Mold and Biotoxin Illness with Dr. Lauren Tessier
If you’re struggling with constant brain fog and fatigue despite lifestyle and dietary changes, biotoxin illness due to mold exposure may be to blame. Mycotoxins are dangerous byproducts of some molds and can be stored in your body’s fatty tissues. It’s something I commonly see in women with breast implants and autoimmune disease. Today, Dr. […]
EP 48: How to Support Your Extreme Picky Eater with Jenny Friedman, MS, RD
If you’re a parent with an extreme picky eater, meals can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Which is why today, I’m talking with Jenny Friedman about picky eating, food aversions, and how parents can better understand and navigate supporting their picky eaters and take some of the stress out of mealtimes. Jenny Friedman, MS, RD, […]
EP 47: Does Zinc Supplementation Deplete Copper? with Dr. Judith Bowman
Our world is filled with dis- mis- and mal-information. I am amazed at how many articles and papers have diametrically opposed views about copper and zinc. So no wonder people are confused about the role these important nutrients play in human health. To be clear copper isn’t bad and zinc isn’t bad. Ideally, we want […]
Could Oxalate Toxicity Be the Cause of Your Health Issues?
Vegan diets and spinach-packed green juice have become symbols of health, vitality, and saving the planet, but is there a dark side to consuming high amounts of plant-based foods? Plants have inherent chemical defense systems that protect them from invaders. One such chemical is oxalate or oxalic acid, and you’ll see, it can wreak havoc […]
