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 […]
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 […]
