Experiencing cramps, digestive issues, or flushed skin after eating? Histamine might be the culprit. Determining the cause of digestive and gut health issues can be complex. Though many know of disorders like leaky gut, GERD, and IBS, a lesser known gut disruptor is histamine intolerance. Histamine is a compound released by immune cells and is very important to the immune system and estrogen production. However, having too much histamine can cause digestive cramps, loose stools, urgent bowel mov...
Jan 14, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Learn how group visits can cure loneliness and greatly improve our healthcare system. For many, our current healthcare system isn’t working. Conventional medicine doesn’t provide the care needed to uncover the root causes of chronic disease, and expensive insurance premiums keep underprivileged communities from accessing appropriate care. James Maskell has spent the last decade sparking debate and innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. His Functional Forum helps he...
Jan 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Alzheimer’s disease can and should be prevented. Dr. Dale Bredesen explains how. In recent years, Alzheimer's disease has affected more and more people and it’s hitting at an earlier age. It’s the third leading cause of death in the United States. Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. As recently as a few years ago, there was no hope for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. However, recent research shows that those who come in early can have a very good prognosis. The key is preven...
Dec 31, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Regular walks with friends can help women reduce loneliness and the risk of heart disease.We’re experiencing a loneliness crisis in our country. A recent study showed that 73% of women admit to feeling lonely. We’re simultaneously facing a fitness and wellness crisis. Despite the fact that we have more access to information about how to stay healthy than ever before, we’re having trouble turning that knowledge into action. The solution to both of these issues might be simpler than you think — es...
Dec 24, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Stop running on autopilot and learn how to lead an extraordinary life.Every person has the potential to lead an extraordinary life and become an extraordinary leader, parent, professional, or spouse. But, often our subconscious mind gets in our way and holds us back. The way our subconscious mind operates is established by the age of seven, so our brain is essentially functioning on code written by a seven-year-old. In order to find your calling and be the shaper of your life, not a victim of yo...
Dec 17, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Learn how to create a life well-lived by loving out loud.If you’re prone to negative self-talk or negative thinking, it’s time to start loving out loud. We have a lot to gain from giving and loving others, whether that’s parents, siblings, children, friends, or significant others. New York Times bestselling author Robyn Spizman explains how we can learn how to express love for others out loud without feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious. She provides examples and exercises that you can do to ...
Dec 10, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 53
When we learn research from brain science and education, we can live in a more free and “limitless” way.New evidence in brain science contradicts much of what we’ve learned in the past and were taught in school. Namely, we now know that our brains are plastic, so they are constantly changing as we learn. It was once thought that every person was born with certain gifts and certain people were more inclined to be good at math or the arts. However, this new research suggests that everyone is capab...
Dec 03, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Find out how you can merge the worlds of holistic living and plastic surgery.With the prevalence of social media, we often see images of celebrities and influencers with perfect skin and bodies. This has altered our perception of beauty and age, and many women feel like they can’t keep up. Some women turn to plastic surgery, but many who attempt to lead a holistic life would rather leave surgery as a last resort. Dr. Anthony Youn shares tips for how to maintain young and healthy looking skin. He...
Nov 26, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Learn how a modern twist on the world's oldest health system can improve your overall health.Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health system. It is the sister science of yoga and focuses on the mind-body connection. The system helps individuals find balance of mind and body through proper nutrition, self-care, seasonal eating, and daily practices. After traditional diets left Sahara Rose with a slew of health issues, including entering perimenopause at the age of 21, she rediscovered Ayurveda and r...
Nov 19, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Holistic psychology helps certain individuals step away from medication and treat chronic disease and anxiety naturally.Much like holistic medicine, holistic psychiatry takes a step back and asks the question, “why?” Psychiatrists look at the root cause of various symptoms to see if something like a micronutrient deficiency or inter-generational trauma is causing a person's pain or anxiety. By digging deeper and finding answers, psychiatrists are able to skip medication for certain patients and ...
Nov 12, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Learn how you can improve your life by training your brain to become more resilient.As we become more connected digitally, we’re less connected emotionally and socially. We’re constantly switched on and inundated with information, which elevates our stress levels. That can leave people feeling defeated. Without mastering your emotions, connecting to your body and your intuition, and staying motivated, you will start to feel like a victim of your own life rather than having agency over it. Dr. Ta...
Nov 05, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Struggling to resolve skin issues? The answer might be in your gut.There is a direct connection between gut health and skin health. If you suffer from a chronic skin rash and are struggling to find a solution, you may need to look to your gut. If topical creams aren’t solving your issues, it’s likely because the root cause of the problem is much deeper in your body. Much like leaky gut, a person can suffer from leaky skin. When the body doesn’t get the proper nutrients, the liver becomes overbur...
Oct 29, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Learn why making lists is good for your health and how to make a list that sets you up for success. In an attempt to “have it all” and please everyone, many women become so stressed that it starts to affect their health. However, the solution to dissolving stressors might be simpler than you’d think. Paula Rizzo explains how making an intentional list can change your life, alleviate stress, and improve your overall health. We often let our to-do lists become overcrowded with the things we want t...
Oct 22, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Learn how to lose weight, gain clarity, and get energized with deep cellular cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.Healthy atoms are negatively charged ions, meaning that there are more electrons on the outer belt than there are protons in the nucleus. Another word for this is alkaline. Positively ionically charged atoms, on the other hand, are acidic. Our tissues are composed of negatively charged atoms. A person therefore should be eating alkaline foods, because acidic foods can alter the body’s na...
Oct 15, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Lose weight and eliminate dangerous liver fat in just 28 days.If you notice a change in your body composition and are gaining weight where you don’t want it, you could be undergoing a metabolic change. And, that change might be caused by your liver. Even those who don’t formally have fatty liver disease may be heading towards it or have markers for it. If you have changes in your energy, weight, and appetite, you may be at risk for fatty liver disease. Dr. Alan Christianson created the Metabolis...
Oct 08, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Learn why integrative medicine offers a more holistic approach to pediatrics.Integrative pediatrics offers a more well-rounded approach to pediatric care. It combines traditional Western treatments like medications with supplements or homeopathic solutions. As we continue to introduce more and more chemicals into our food and our environment, slow-grade chronic diseases are becoming more prevalent in children. While Western medicine acts as a band-aid for symptoms, integrative pediatrics looks a...
Oct 01, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Dr. Rick Hanson shares steps you can take every day to improve your or your child's resilience and well-being.Be mindful. Fake it until you make it. Focus on the positive. We hear so many phrases and instructions on how to be resilient and have a positive outlook on life, but according to Dr. Rick Hanson, it all comes down to neuroscience. He explains how neurons that fire together, wire together, and he lays out practical steps you can take to definitively develop inner calm, self-worth, and em...
Sep 24, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Get tips on how and when to integrate technology into your child's life.Technology is a necessary part of our everyday lives, but for children, it can be harmful if it’s not monitored closely. Middle school and high school students have the opportunity to use cell phones and social media for bullying, exploring areas of the internet where they shouldn’t be allowed, and posting photos and comments that might come back to embarrass them down the road. Clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Ad...
Sep 17, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Learn how essential oils can boost your mood, help you sleep, and fight addiction and cravings.The food we eat and the products we use in everyday life can affect our hormones, mood and sleep patterns, and can cause anxiety and depression. After spending years in a dark place, Dr. Eric Zielinski was able to fight his way out by changing his habits and removing toxins from his home. He and his wife, “Mama Z,” share recipes for essential oil blends that will give you an energy boost and help fight...
Sep 10, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Sophrology is a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life.Sophrology is a unique stress management and personal development technique to help you relax, feel confident and cope with life's ups and downs. It is a straightforward method combining relaxation, breathing, body awareness, and visualization into a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life. Elite athletes, CEOs, and pop stars, among others, have used the techniques to drama...
Sep 03, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Treating anxiety involves looking at your diet, stress levels and even the alignment of your spine.Women tend to be at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety because of our hormones and the societal pressures of working, raising kids, and running the household. While anxiety is a mental health issue, some of the solutions can be found by looking at the body. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, boar...
Aug 27, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Learn how to stop self-sabotaging and create a blueprint for achieving your goals in life.As human beings, we are predisposed to self-sabotage. Humans are wired to attain rewards and avoid threat, so our inclination to panic and avoid threatening situations is actually a evolutionary benefit. However, when we develop a pattern of getting in our own way and not taking necessary risks to move forward, self-sabotage becomes a problem. People tend to self-sabotage in one area of their life. To deter...
Aug 20, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Find the power of visualization, wishing and wishwork.To make anything happen in life, you need to have a healthy combination of heart and hustle. As you cultivate a positive mindset, you’ll start to attract positive events and people, and you’ll slowly start to find success. These little successes, in turn, drive you to more fearlessly chase your goals, creating a cycle of positivity. Alexa Fischer explains the mission behind her company, Wishbeads, which is to inspire millions of people to mak...
Aug 13, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Get an introduction to meditation, including its benefits and how to get started.We’re living in an on-demand, constantly connected society in which many people are addicted to their phones and gadgets. In this fast-paced world, meditation allows you to slow down and manage your stress. In fact, it's estimated that 10 minutes of meditation will buy you 10 seconds of pause before reacting in a stressful situation. When it comes to the benefits of meditation, the list is expansive. Meditation brin...
Aug 06, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Let's talk about sex. What's healthy, what's not, and what you can do to take control of your sex life.Your sex life is an important part of your overall health, but women don’t tend to talk about these issues with their doctors as much as they should. Dr. Heather Bartos notes that sexual issues are almost an epidemic, as so many women struggle with their sex lives -- whether it’s low libido, dealing with a partner with low libido, or discomfort with what their partner is asking of them. This ep...
Jul 30, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Journaling is an incredibly powerful tool in helping people resolve psychological, spiritual and physical issues they are facing. Studies have shown again and again the healing power of pen-to-paper journaling. Therapeutic journaling can help heal psychological, spiritual, and physical issues and reduce stress in people of all ages. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor to...
Jul 23, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Daily schedules can be so intimidating that moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves.Busy moms often don't put themselves first. When there's so much to do -- and so many people to take care of -- little time remains for self-care. Schedules can even be so intimidating, moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves, including weight loss or weight management. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or ac...
Jul 16, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Despite his healthy lifestyle, Ted Baxter had a stroke at 41. He shares tips for identifying warning signs and how to achieve the right mindset for recovery. Despite the fact that Ted Baxter was a very healthy individual and had no family history of strokes, at 41, he suffered a massive ischemic stroke, leaving him with extreme aphasia and badly impaired mobility. Facing an unlikely recovery, Ted learned how to alter his attitude and put faith in his ability to recover. Through perseverance, gri...
Jul 09, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing CBD's anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in beauty and wellness. Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing its anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties. According to Gretchen Lidicker, Health Editor at MindBodyGreen, this non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant can benefit the body and skin in a...
Jul 02, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Find out if your lack of focus, forgetfulness or anxiety is caused by gluten.Do you experience any warning signs of inflammation in the brain, such as forgetfulness, anxiety or depression? If so, gluten could be the culprit. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to ha...
Jun 25, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
