In honor of Lyme Awareness month, this week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we bring you a dedicated episode for those who have Lyme Disease. Dr. Nicole sheds light on how neurological Lyme can affect us and why this specific type of Lyme is difficult to properly identify with the limited testing that is commonly available. Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You ....
May 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 155
Managing your physical and mental well-being as well as a business can be a painstaking thing. In a collab last week, Dr. Nicole was hosted by Phil Rose of "Sparks By Ignium". In this episode, Phil speaks to the Doctor to help us better navigate through building your business and sustaining a perfect balance between your health and your business. Dr. Nicole shares some of the tips she has used along with her husband to diagnose and cure’ health and business issues in entrepreneurs. Tune in to th...
May 05, 2022•59 min•Ep. 154
In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into Celiac Disease, what really is it vs. the perceived perception of the disease. Dr. Nicole clarifies the disease and the diagnostics behind it, as well as some of the flaws in the current way of diagnosing. Tune in we get a clearer picture behind the right testing If you’re ever diagnosed. Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You . Have a quick question, W...
May 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 153
We're kicking off the upcoming month with the topic of Lyme disease. Through the lens of Integrative wellness, Lyme disease is not uncommon. But today on Integrative Wellness Radio along with our host & integrative health practitioner Dr. Nicole, we dive a bit further into what Lyme disease really is. Dr. Nicole talks about some of the misconceptions about Lyme disease and how sometimes conventional medicine overlooks symptoms. Tune in to the whole episode to get a better picture of the righ...
Apr 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 152
Infertility isn’t something that we should be ashamed of. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole walks us through how infertility is actually a lack of understanding about the hormones that are off in our body. She then gives us a detailed insight into why Infertility isn’t bad luck or bad genes. Tune in to the whole episode and gather knowledge on dealing with infertility and how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and birth. Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & ...
Apr 18, 2022•59 min•Ep. 151
This month it’s all about toxicity. In the last episode on Integrative Wellness Radio, we dove into the toxicity found in our daily foods. Today we are piggybacking off of it and taking it a bit further to discuss and give you an insight into the correlation between toxicity and our day-to-day personal care products. With our markets flooded with cosmetics and other beauty products, it’s really difficult to navigate through which products are safe to use and which are not. Dr. Nicole explains ho...
Apr 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 150
Toxicity is a hot topic discussed at any given time. However, there are some aspects of it that are less talked about, for example identifying where it is originating from and what is the right testing for it. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole navigates us through the types of toxicity found in our day-to-day food, where do they originate from and what type of adverse health effects on our gut and the overall body. The Doctor then explains further how we can better equip oursel...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 149
Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood and is used as energy by your cells. However low or high blood sugar levels are associated with a variety of serious health issues. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick talk about the connection between blood sugar and its effects on the brain. Both doctors dive into various symptoms and give us an insight into the potential root of various blood sugar issues and how that relates to your cognitive function...
Mar 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 148
This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Join Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers as they dive into the gut and brain connection. The duo discusses how our body is interconnected with all of our organs working as a whole. Tune in to more about the "control center" aka the brain and its relationship with the gut, more importantly, some things you can do on your own to help improve that connection! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this lin...
Mar 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 147
Today on Integrative wellness radio, we continue the conversation with part 2 of the pain series with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick. Last week the duo talked about the emotional and physical ties to pain. In part 2 we go more into how infections can present themselves in the form of pain, in particular in the lower back and knee pain. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:00 Where does pain...
Mar 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 146
Physical pain can be of all sorts and severities. But what’s common in all types of pain is that it is not linear or one-dimensional. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick dive into a two-part podcast on pain. In this part, the duo dissects how pain can stem from different avenues in our body from stress or emotional baggage we keep holding on to. Dr. Nick sheds light on ways we deal with stress and how that can physically manifest in the body, using the Demartini Me...
Feb 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 145
Addiction can come in all shapes and sizes: addiction to drugs, unhealthy foods, or even bad health practices. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole is shedding light on the topic of addiction with the question of “How” & “Why” addiction happens. She links it with how people with dopamine and other hormonal deficiencies stand a greater risk of falling victim to all sorts of addiction. The doctor then explains how conventional medicine overlooks your body as a whole and why pres...
Feb 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 144
Feeling fatigued or never wake up feeling refreshed? Today on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole talks about how your sleep disorders might be connected to overwhelmed organs. She also discusses the different toxins, habits, and environmental factors that play a role in the quality and quantity of our sleep. The doctor then shares some real-life stories from her clinical practice and gives us an insight into how conventional medicine often overlooks the human body as a whole and takes the “o...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 143
Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio brings you an episode on the correlation between breast implant illness and mold toxicity. Dr. Nicole gives us a bird’s eye view of different types of implants and the adverse effects they can have on the human body long term. She also covers the many different ways breast implant illness can present itself and the impact the toxins in breast implants can have. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more. Interested in working...
Feb 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 142
On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, join Dr. Nicole as she sheds light on the topic of POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition where the heart rate increases on changing your posture, often causing dizziness or fainting. Once considered a very rare condition, Dr. Nicole explains why there is a huge influx of individuals (mostly women) with the disease today and why it has become more and more common. She uncovers some of the environmental, physical, and biochemi...
Jan 20, 2022•15 min•Ep. 141
This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are joined by Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they dive into antibiotic resistance and why it is on the rise. Dr. Nicole identifies some of the chemicals that are contributing to the ineffectiveness of antibiotics AND impacting the bacterial diversity in our bodies. Dr. Nick shares some tips to help us reduce our daily exposure and briefs on how these toxins not only affect us physically but also take a toll on our mental and emotional health. Tune in to le...
Jan 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 140
On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses the infamous Keto Diet. While the Keto Diet has proven to be beneficial for weight loss, mental health, and repairing cells it might act as the complete opposite for individuals who have foundational health issues. During this episode, she uncovers some of the adverse side effects that are often caused by the keto diet and details out why some people react differently or experience “Keto-Flu”. If you are considering going ket...
Jan 06, 2022•27 min•Ep. 139
Feeling some extra baggage after the holidays? It might not be what you think. On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, the doctors explain that some of the extra pounds on the scale aren’t fat, but a result of inflammation caused by accumulated toxins in the body. But what does that mean? What does toxic buildup look like? Dr. Nick dissects the human lymphatic system and gives us a deep insight into what causes cellulite and the so-called fat pockets that remain even after clean eating an...
Dec 30, 2021•27 min•Ep. 138
Today, on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick tackle one of the most common questions our society asks: how do we reverse or prevent aging? Dr. Nick discusses some holistic approaches to slow aging and gives us a scientific insight into how some of these tools and ways can rejuvenate us from the inside out. Dr. Nicole weighs in on some of our daily habits that might contribute to our untimely aging. She also shares some products and DIY hacks that can help balance out hormones,...
Dec 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 137
On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses why some of us have been failed by conventional medicine. She gives us a deep insight into why we hit plateaus with our health and how this failure causes us to question and doubt ourselves. Dr. Nicole takes us back to the time when she followed the “perfect” diet & supplement regime but still felt exhausted and continued to hit roadblocks. She breaks down the filtration systems of the human body and dissects why some of ...
Dec 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 136
On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss one of the most challenging things in life, bearing the loss of someone we love. The holidays can be an especially hard time for those dealing with grief. So with the holiday season upon us, the couple sheds light on why grief is the body’s normal response and how overcoming it can help us cherish the memories we made with our loved ones. Dr. Nick shares his inspiring story on how he coped with his personal losses ...
Dec 09, 2021•57 min•Ep. 135
On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss the correlation between common symptoms and oral health that no one is talking about. The duo explains how your oral cavity is connected to all of your other body systems and details how this could be creating a ripple effect on your health. Listen in to find out how dental procedures play a role in the onset of symptoms, the impacts of your dental fillings, and what you can do today to begin to reverse the effects...
Dec 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 134
Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio is giving you an episode on how to prepare for pregnancy. Dr. Nicole and her guest discuss the best nutrients to facilitate fertility, how you may need to detox before “trying”, and the all too common topic of infertility. Dr. Nicole explains the potential root causes of infertility & how mentally preparing for pregnancy is just as important as preparing for it physically. This episode debunks some of the widespread misin...
Nov 27, 2021•59 min•Ep. 133
Previously launched as a webinar! This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are sharing a very special webinar recorded earlier this year. Dr. Nick is joined by former IWG Client Services Director, Valeria LaBarbera as they discuss how to overcome anxiety and depression using the Demartini Method. For the first twenty minutes, Dr. Nick geeks out and gets deep into the science of the method. Then the pair share personal stories, discuss the causes of anxiety and depression, and debunk common my...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 132
In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick is joined by former IWG Client Services Director, Valerie LaBarbera with a new addition to the Demartini Series; The path from suffering & Grief to healing and Growth. Being a Human Behavior specialist Dr. Nick uncovers the challenges that are packed with grief and how it affects not only our health but also our relationships. He briefs us on how to develop a growth mindset using the Demartini method and move out of the fixed & t...
Nov 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 131
In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole is joined by a dear friend Nerissa. Nerissa shares her recent health journey and how the path to healing hasn’t been just quick fixes or random medkits but more of a self-exploration. She talks about how she helped herself feel better and didn't depend on conventional medicine or others to heal her. Dr. Nicole breaks down how a linear approach isn’t the answer when we hit a plateau. She shares with us the integrative ways and how we ne...
Oct 28, 2021•48 min•Ep. 130
In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick unfold the widely spread misconceptions about hormones. Hormones have a bad rap: they get blamed for so many things but it’s often not the root cause or the only issue present. Dr. Nicole digs deep into the types of testing that are best for uncovering the foundational issues that act as a stem for irregular hormone levels. She also discusses the many things that are influencing our hormone levels and how conventional medi...
Oct 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 129
In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera will discuss the MANY contributing factors that affect your mood. As we head into the colder months, the impacts of Seasonal Affective Disorder could be on the horizon for you. But a S.A.D diagnosis isn’t telling the whole story. You will learn how blood sugar, brain health, diet, and the environment directly affect your mental health and what you can do today for a happier tomorrow (cheesy but true). Dr. Nicole will dig deep in...
Oct 07, 2021•49 min•Ep. 128
In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera and Integrative Practitioner, Grace Farren uncover the leading causes of stress in the body, how inflammation can present itself, and the food-as-medicine approach to countering inflammation. You will also learn the ins and outs of detoxification through food (hint: it's more than sprinkling charcoal on everything!) as well as what food CAN'T fix. Dr. Nicole and Grace will touch on the integrative testing approach they practice ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 127
In this encore episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick discuss the toll stress can have on your physical health. Spoiler alert: It’s not all in your head! The couple discusses how stress, trauma, and emotions are a huge foundational roadblock for so many of us and the positive impacts letting go of those stressors can have on the body. It’s not just about the right diet, the right supplements, or the “best doctor” - sometimes it’s about peeling back the layers. Tune in t...
Sep 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 125