The teenage years are often associated with the frustration of acne, which we’re here to help clear up. Listen in to learn what foods can cause inflammation which in turn often causes acne. We also share what a damaged intestinal tract has to do with acne, something that often surprises our clients.
During this podcast learn which food choices can help reduce anxiety.
We'll be exploring a new topic for us, all about how food and nutrients affect your gum health. It’s not often thought about, but our gums need certain nutrients from food in order to stay healthy. So, if you have been to your dentist recently and have been told you have bleeding gums or receding gums, or know someone who is dealing with that, listen in as we share what foods help, and which hurt your gums.
On the podcast today we’re helping women through menopause and peri-menopause. We walk through the common complaints that we hear from clients during this phase in life, along with actual nutritional solutions that can reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep, depression and much more.
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with leg or foot cramps, with your toes curling up? Or maybe it’s pain in your back, jaw or shoulders? All of the above are muscle cramps and today we’re sharing why you might be experiencing them and what to do about it. We’re joined by special guest Dr. Rob Silverman author of the book Inside – Out Health, as he helps explain why so many people today experience pain, inflammation, muscle cramps, and spasms. Listen in!
Preventing shedding strands starts in the kitchen? It does! Listen in for some practical ideas to keep your hair shiny, healthy and strong.
We’re diving into a complicated topic to help you understand how your thyroid works and why it might not be working. We’ll explain why the thyroid affects fatigue, weight gain, and depression and more importantly, what you can do about it.
We’re bringing back the popular Ask the Nutritionist podcast where we take listener calls on whatever nutrition questions are important to them. Listen in and here about nutrition advice for sleep problems, joint pain, thinning hair and much more.
We’re sharing how it’s possible to overcome the complex health condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or more frequently termed, PCOS. It affects between 5 to 20% of women who are of child bearing age … but many don’t even know they have it since they’ve never been diagnosed. We’ll look at some of the signs and symptoms of which includes infertility; PCOS is believed to be responsible for about 70% of infertility that couples experience.
We’re joined by special guest author Gary Taubes as he shares findings from his latest book The Case Against Sugar. Taubes has perhaps worked harder than anyone on understanding the role sugar plays in our diet and in our health. Join us as he shares the background of why two-thirds of adults are overweight or why one in seven people are diabetic and more importantly, what can we do about it?
If you’re frustrated by gaining weight and pounds not dropping as fast as you’ll want listen to today’s podcast as we’re joined by Ann Louise Gittleman, a New York Times best-selling author of over 30 nutrition books. Gittleman is sharing her research of 10 different hidden factors that influence why people gain weight and why they struggle to lose weight.
Have you ever slowed down to consider how the foods you eat can either help to increase joint pain or decrease joint pain? We’re sharing our BIG 3 foods that could be causing your achy knees. Listen in and learn how to find relief.
There are so many confusing messages out there about fat that many are confused at the idea that the right kind of fats are actually healing for the body. From MS to hormonal health and healing the body from an autoimmune condition, fats are so important! Listen in to learn how your body might benefit from more fat, what sources are the best (and most delicious!) and more.
Compulsive eating is a very complex problem, with many causes and many solutions. Today we’re sharing how some digestive problems and food sensitivities may be to blame.
Two nutritionists share five science based self-care tips to keep you healthy and thriving even in the midst of sick family and friends.
Constipation is difficult for an adult to figure out and deal with, so imagine how a child feels when faced with the same issues. Special guest, Dr. Struble, a practicing pediatrician and author of How To Be a Poop Detective joins us this week to help field listener calls, explain some causes of constipation and what parents can do to establish normal bowel function for their children.
While gallbladder removal is the most common surgery being performed people are confused about what they should eat and what’s off limits. Clients have asked – Do I have to stop eating butter? Can I still use mayonnaise? Should I get rid of all fat from my diet? We are going to answer all of those questions, and more, listen in!
Many people think compulsive eating is an emotional problem, when actually it is a biochemical problem and we’ll be sharing what causes it to really spin out of control. Plus, we have ideas to avoid those situations all together!
Coronary heart disease is the #1 cause of deaths the U.S. yet most people are confused about what causes it. We’re debunking the many misconceptions out there, for one, bacon, butter and eggs are NOT the cause of heart disease. Listen in to find out what is and how to protect yourself.
Don't settle for aches and pains without first taking a look at what you're eating. We're making the case for more natural, and permanent, care for your achy body. Listen in!
The teen years are tough already but anxiety and stress often make them even harder. What if we told you that what your teens are eating is directly related to how they are feeling. Help set them up with better habits for a life of better health with proper nutrition. Our hosts play a “Eat This, Not That” to show many examples of where nutritious food can easily be swapped for the sugary, mood-altering meals of the past.
After a holiday season full of unhealthy temptations it’s easy to get off track with eating and forget your motivation. We’re back in the New Year with a question to ask yourself to get you back on track and motivated for life.
No matter what or how you’re celebrating this time of year, those office parties and gatherings with friends and family can derail your healthy eating habits. Today we’re sharing inspirational success stories, the background on what we mean when we say “Eating in balance.” and more tips and tricks to keep you motivated and on track this season. Learn how to keep your blood sugar balanced and why that will help avoid that plate of cookies.
We’re sharing what we loved about the book The Happiness Diet that asks “What if you discovered that the best place to begin your personal pursuit of happiness is at the end of your fork”.
Two women who have recovered from eating disorders are sharing how their gut health was connected to their success.
We’re diving into a topic we’ve never covered kidneys. Listen in to learn what to eat, and what not to, to protect our very delicate and are easily damaged kidneys.
We’re sharing the real food choices of a client who has put her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms into remission. For those who struggle with this MS and understand the devastating impact this podcast is not to be missed.
We’re talking “liquid candy” today. While most people wouldn’t eat 12 tsp. of sugar, they will drink a can of soda with 12 tsp. of sugar without giving it a second thought. To tell us what this is doing to your body we’re joined by Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Soda Politics – Taking on Big Soda and Winning .
When struggling to lose weight most people never consider one huge factor … their sleep. We’re sharing how your body copes with sleep deprivation and how you can get more of it.
We’re talking stroke prevention and stroke rehabilitation today. With special guest Kurt Stiles, author of Cooking to Save Your Life, we’ll share the best foods to eat (and which to avoid) to heal your brain if you or someone you know is recovering from a stroke.
