Pursuit of Health
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Discover all things nutrition and health without the dogma. Pursuit of Health was borne out of a twenty-year career as a hospital-based dietitian and my desire to detox from the heavily dogmatic teachings of traditional dietetics. My interest in nutrition and health has always one of pure curiosity and I love pursuing all points of view and exploring different lines of evidence and not just what’s found in the halls of conventional wisdom.I am on a mission to connect people to all the players in the health field so that we can learn, grow, expand and open our minds together, while gaining nuggets of wisdom that we can apply to our health pursuits.Follow me, Doug Cook RDN, author, health nerd, communicator, knowledge translator, and nutrition expert to learn from some of the amazing thought-leaders of our time about healthcare, diet, supplements, nutritional sciences, and wellness. We'll tease out the details and get to the truth. But first, “you must unlearn what you have learned” YODA. Hit subscribe and get ready to expand your nutritional world, your perspective and gain confidence in a way that you didn’t know you could.Connect with Doug to learn more on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dougcookrd or at www.dougcookrd.com
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Heart Rate Variability. Why does it matter?
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBHeart Rate Variability (HRV) is our heart’s ability to change the rate at which it pumps blood based on our constantly changing state of being. It significantly impacts how our body can react to and recover from stressful situations. HRV is a non-invasive measurement of our Autonomic Nervous System. So whether our body enters a “fight or flight” response during a high-stress situation, or it begins to “rest and digest” when the threat has disappeared, these changes are reflected in our HRV...
Going Hungry Won't Make You Thin
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBAt 25 y.o. he established one of Denver's largest healing centers. Since then Dr. Golman has now taken his expertise to a virtual weight loss company combining natural health methods with uplifting psychological principles. His latest venture, the 4 Secrets To Weight Loss book, has helped countless individuals shed unwanted fat without resorting to drugs or surgeries. Driven by a deep desire to inspire and empower others, Dr. Golman is on a mission to help people unlock their full potential...
Better Health Starts with Your Feet with Greg Stern PT
September 08, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhen was the last time you gave your feet serious consideration? Maybe when you stepped on a Lego or stubbed your toe? Or maybe it was when you pulled out the clippers and got your talons under control. But would you be surprised to learn that feet and feet care play a critical role in chronic pain, mobility and overall movement freedom? Physiotherapist Greg Stern, the self-proclaimed 'food nerd', breaks it all down for us as he brings attention to the role our feet have in health AND how e...
Hyaluronic Acid. Skin, Joints, and more
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDid you know that back in medieval France, King Henry II’s wife, Princess Catherine, believed that if she ate chicken combs, she would become beautiful? Even before that (in the 700s) Yang Guifei, one of the four beauties of ancient China, also ate chicken combs. Chicken combs, as it turns out, contain a lot of a substance known as hyaluronic acid. Recent clinical studies show that ingesting hyaluronic acid actually can increase the moisture content of the skin. This shows up as more h...
Astaxanthin. The King of Antioxidants
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBChances are, you’ve never heard of astaxanthin, and that’s OK. It certainly hasn’t had the popularity of other compounds such as lycopene, alpha and beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, or the ever-touted polyphenols. But like other superstar nutrients that come from the ocean such as omega-3 fats, astaxanthin is one you’ll want to learn more about. In this podcast, I will cover it all for you; what astaxanthin is, where it’s found in food, and if there are any health-promoting or therapeut...
NAD. The Darling of The Longevity World
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBALL living things on our planet, whether that’s a single-cell organisms like bacteria to complex multicellular ones like primates, are made of cells. While cells come in various shapes, sizes, and functions, whether those cells come from animals, plants, or bacteria, they have QUITE a few fundamental characteristics in common one of which is that they all contain an important molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or…..NAD for short. NAD is an essential co-factor, involved in fun...
Apigenin. A Flavonoid That Wears Many Hats
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBApigenin is a very common, naturally-occurring polyphenol found in the plant kingdom with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols are a category of compounds found naturally in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, tea, dark chocolate, and wine for example. We’ll further explore some of apigenin’s unique properties including the evidence for its role in helping insomnia, anxiety, and depression, reducing inflammation AND why apigenin is one of the darlings...
Aging and Longevity Science
June 06, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.61 MBMany people dread the thought of getting old. Perhaps it’s because having more km on the odometer means their youth is fading. Perhaps it has nothing to do with the idea of quote ‘getting old’ but maybe it’s because they fear - or dread - the seemingly inevitable age-related diseases that come with added years. Amazingly, there are several species of plants and animals that seem to defy aging as we know it – this of course begs the question, ‘do we have to age?’In this podcast, I’ll review ...
LCHF/Keto Diets in Medical Practice
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMore and more health professionals, including doctors, are challenging conventional wisdom when to comes to long-standing advice on healthy eating. Through their own experiences of becoming over-weight and prediabetic, many have turned to low-carb-high- fat, keto and lower carb diets to effectively lose weight, and reverse the abnormal lab indices that they and their peers normally prescribe medications for. Once considered fad diets, low/lower-carb, high-fat diets are taking their rightful ...
Microbiome, inflammation, & gut health with Natasha Haskey, RD PhD(cand)
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBGut health continues to be a hot topic and we’ve only started to scratch the surface. One area of interest is the role of gut micro-organisms, a.k.a. microbiota or the microbiome and their role on gut inflammation, and on how diet impacts the composition and function of gut bacteria. Natasha’s area of research focuses on how dietary fat impacts the gut microbiome, inflammation and disease activity in patients living with Ulcerative Colitis. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https:/...
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer with Nasha Winters, ND
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTraditional cancer treatment relies on chemotherapy, surgery and radiation and while these can be helpful, it’s also possible to support the fight against cancer at a cellular level according to Dr Winters. In this episode, she talks about her Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol including optimizing cellular metabolic health using lower carb & keto diets to help your body’s cells’ energy metabolism. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.fa...
Treating Concussions with Omega-3 Fats with Dr. Michael Lewis
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBOver 30% of concussions will lead to long-term, potentially permanent disability. Whether by a car accident, tripping, and falling, or due to sport-related head-to-head contact, concussions lead to severe brain inflammation. But there’s an effective, low-cost treatment: omega-3 fats. Learn more about the Omega-3 Protocol for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ Inst...
Plant-based Diets and Metabolic Health with Hana Kahleova MD
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBPlant-based diets are becoming more popular than ever before and interest in their impact on health and disease continues. Plant-based diets have been looked at, and promoted to improve metabolic health including insulin function, and blood sugar control. Dr. Kahleova talks to us about this research, as well as the impact of meal timing and meal frequency on body weight. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ ...
Leaky Gut Syndrome Liz Lipski Ph.D
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBLeaky gut syndrome, a.k.a. gut barrier dysfunction, has been a hotly debated and controversial topic for the past 30 plus years. Largely misunderstood and poorly marketed by many so-called health coaches and the like, gut barrier dysfunction is a well-researched topic and has been shown to play a crucial role in autoimmunity and systemic inflammation. Liz Lipski PhD helps us to better understand what leaky gut is and how we can address it. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://...
Autoimmunity 101 With Dr Vikki Petersen
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBAutoimmune disease has been based on two prevailing theories, the mimicry and bystander theories but decades of research based on these assumptions/theories has not led to successful treatments. In this episode, Dr. Petersen introduces us to the idea of the third variable; an increase in gut permeability. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brain.health.nutritionist/ Su...
Achieving Peak Brain Performance With Dr. Andrew Hill
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBGetting the most out of life is all about performance including peak brain performance. Today, there are many tools and alternative interventions to help you overcome cognitive challenges, improve focus, mood, attention, creativity and more. One of the more innovative protocols involves Quantitative EEG brain mapping. Neuroscientist Dr Andrew Hill breaks it all down for us. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookr...
Using LCHF/Keto For Metabolic Repair With Tamzyn Murphy
November 17, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBGeneral healthy eating guidelines such as moderation and balance isn’t helpful for those with metabolic dysfunction. When insulin resistance is at the heart of the issue, restricting the very thing that’s aggravating it is key to kickstarting the repair and management of carbohydrate intolerance. Dietitian Tamyzn Murphy explains how LCHF, ketogenic diets, and carbohydrate restriction to different degrees is the best tool for tackling this health crisis. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twi...
Peak Human Health & Nutrition With Brian Sanders
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMuch of what you’ve been told about nutrition is wrong according to film maker Brian Sanders. He takes up through much of the history of nutrition that will surprise most listeners. A history of nutrition and dietary guidelines that weren’t based on scientific evidence like we’ve been lead to believe including false studies which lead to advice that has caused a lot of harm. New research however is pointing to better health and Brian walks us through it. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com T...
The Food & Mental Health Connection Dr. Drew Ramsey
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat we eat and drink directly impacts our brains, and by extension, mental health. An emerging philosophy, and approach to mental health care called nutritional psychiatry, is proving to be a powerful tool in the management of disorders such as depression and anxiety. Psychiatrist Drew Ramsey is leading the way in this therapeutic approach to brain and mental health and he shares his insights on this and how his passion for food all started in his early days growing up on a farm. Doug Coo...
The Truth About Insulin Resistance With Dr. Tom Wood
October 13, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIf you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes or a health professional that works with these patients, chances are, you probably think you have an understanding of what the underlying physiological issue is. I chat with Dr Tom Wood who breaks it all down for us; after listening you’ll have a greater understanding of insulin resistance than the vast majority of health professionals who work with these patients (a.k.a. Type 2 diabetes) do. You’ll finally understand that it’s not a blood sugar iss...
Embracing A LCHF/Keto Diet In Nutrition Practice
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBFor decades, lower carb diets were shunned by the dietetic profession because they saw the diets as fads, imbalanced and worse, dangerous. But after decades of research to show otherwise, many dietitians are shaking off their dogmatic professional socialization and embracing the evidence. Eliana Witchell RD shares her journey as one of a few forward-thinking dietitians who are using low carb diets to improve their patients’ care and health. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https:...
Choosing The Best Omega-3 Supplement With AquaOmega
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOmega-3s are one of the most popular supplements that people take and with good reason, we don’t get enough and they’re a perfect choice for any foundational supplement protocol but sadly, not all omega-s supplements are created equal. AquaOmega’s founder, Maxim Marion and I chat about the intricate details of all things omega-3 supplements, including many of the industry’s darkest secrets they don’t want you to know about including the pitfalls of most to all vegan-based DHA omega-3 supplem...
Exploring Neuroplasticity with Victor Mifsud
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBVictor is legally blind due to a genetic disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa and was told he’d lose his eyesight by age 30. Not accepting his fate, he took matters into his own hands, and through the power of being a self-described citizen scientist, he did his own research into ancient wisdom and modern science to heal his eyesight. Today he’s regained over 30% of his vision by learning to biohack his biology and turned his journey into a film. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: h...
Food Sensitivity Testing with Dr. Aron Gonshor
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBNothing has been, nor is more confusing for practitioners and clients a like than the IgG food sensitivity test. Promoted by many as a food allergy test, IgG testing often results in restrictive diets, unintended weight loss and a fear of eating. IgG is but one part of the puzzle and when combined with other screening tests (zonulin, histamine/DAO & Candida antibodies), and properly understood by practitioner and client, and communicated accurately, can help inform care. Dr Aron Gonshor brea...
Nutrition Research & The Carnivore Diet with Bart Kay
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBStudying human nutrition is a challenge. Research is rife with confounders and objectively is often lacking due to the influence that money has on research results. This includes most, if not nearly all of the central tenets of current nutritional advice and dietary guidelines such as the health benefits of whole grains for example. Bart Kay, the "Nutrition Science Watchdog" is a former Senior Lecturer in clinical physiology and research methods share his views and doesn't hold back as he d...
Nutrition Research & the Carnivore Diet with Bart Kay
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBStudying human nutrition is a challenge. Research is rife with confounders and objectively is often lacking due to the influence that money has on research results. This includes most, if not nearly all of the central tenets of current nutritional advice and dietary guidelines such as the health benefits of whole grains for example. Bart Kay, the "Nutrition Science Watchdog" is a former Senior Lecturer in clinical physiology and research methods share his views and doesn't hold back as he d...
Biohacking 101 with Oksana Andreiuk
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBiohacking is a new buzz phrase that is poorly understood. Many feel it is futuristic while others see it as a gimmick and fad. But what is it really? Could healthcare and medicine just be biohacking by another name? Biotechnology scientist Oksana Andreiuk breaks it all down for us and demystifies this seemingly out of this world phrase. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Is Biohacking a Fad or Really Just About Health Optimization?
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBiohacking is a new buzz phrase that is poorly understood. Many feel it is futuristic while others see it as a gimmick and fad. But what is it really? Could healthcare and medicine just be biohacking by another name? Biotechnology scientist Oksana Andreiuk breaks it all down for us and demystifies this seemingly out of this world phrase. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Connecting the Farm With Food with Michele Payn
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe number of people living and working on farms is less than 2% of the population yet everyone eats. Most of us have lost our sense of connection to where food comes from, how it is grown and are plagued with misinformation resulting in genuine fear about the food supply. Michele Payn, a leading authority in connecting farm and our food, and I talk about this issue. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ I...
The Truth About Vitamin E with Dr. Barrie Tan
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBNot all vitamin E is created equal and vitamin E is not alpha tocopherol. In fact, most of what you have been told is wrong. Like B vitamins, vitamin E refers to a family of two categories of eight different isomers in total: 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. This lack of clarity has resulted in decades of confusion and conflicting research. Dr Barrie Tan, the world’s leading authority on vitamin E clears up the confusion for us. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.co...
The Benefits of Liposomal Vitamin C with Thomas Levy MD
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBNot all vitamin C is created equal. To get the most from this awesome nutrient, you need to absorb as much as you can, and what you absorb needs to get into your cells. Only a fraction of the total amount of vitamin C gets into your bloodstream with IV and regular vitamin C supplements. Liposomes are superior in this regard. They allow more vitamin C to be absorbed and distributed throughout the cells in your body. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD F...
RD or ND? Why Not Practice As Be Both?
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBRegistered Dietitians use a food and nutrition focus for the promotion of health and disease management. Naturopathic Doctors also use food and nutrition but also include other modalities such as supplements, herbs, TCM, acupuncture and more. In many ways, these two approaches have been at odds with each other but what happens when a practitioner has both credentials? Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ I...
RD or ND? Why Not Both?
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBRegistered Dietitians use a food and nutrition focus for the promotion of health and disease management. Naturopathic Doctors also use food and nutrition but also include other modalities such as supplements, herbs, TCM, acupuncture and more. In many ways, these two approaches have been at odds with each other but what happens when a practitioner has both credentials? Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ I...
RD or ND? Why Not Practice as Both?
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBRegistered Dietitians use a food and nutrition focus for the promotion of health and disease management. Naturopathic Doctors also use food and nutrition but also include other modalities such as supplements, herbs, TCM, acupuncture and more. In many ways, these two approaches have been at odds with each other but what happens when a practitioner has both credentials? Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougcookrd/ I...
What Are The Clinical Benefits of IV Vitamin C Including COVID?
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAn IV vitamin infusion is the administration of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional-based therapies directly into the bloodstream via an intravascular needle. Historically, it’s been viewed as being everything from a waste of money to outright dangerous. But what if there was evidence for their therapeutic role, specifically vitamin C? Find out how vitamin C has been used and how it might apply to COVID-19. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Fa...
IV Vitamin C 101
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBAn IV vitamin infusion is the administration of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional-based therapies directly into the bloodstream via an intravascular needle. Historically, it’s been viewed as being everything from a waste of money to outright dangerous. But what if there was evidence for their therapeutic role, specifically vitamin C? Find out how vitamin C has been used and how it might apply to COVID-19. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Fa...
Food Addiction
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe idea that food can be addictive is controversial. Historically, overeating, compulsive eating and binging have been seen purely through the lens of behavioral-related, problematic eating. But when viewed through the standards of substance use disorder (a.k.a. addiction) in the DSM V, the idea of food addiction leaves little to doubt. Find out how certain foods and food processing impact the reward centers of our brains, making food addiction possible. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com T...
Is Food Addiction A Legit Diagnosis? You Might Be Surprised
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThe idea that food can be addictive is controversial. Historically, overeating, compulsive eating and binging have been seen purely through the lens of behavioral-related, problematic eating. But when viewed through the standards of substance use disorder (a.k.a. addiction) in the DSM V, the idea of food addiction leaves little to doubt. Find out how certain foods and food processing impact the reward centers of our brains, making food addiction possible. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com T...
Nutrition in Recovery for Better Success
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBTraditional recovery therapy has focused on normalizing eating, behavioral aspects of using, and modifying triggers. While these play a part, they don’t consider the entire dimension of wellness. Nutrition in Recovery bridges the gap between nutrition and mental health by considering the impact that food has on the brain, the gut and the endocrine system while incorporating psycho-social and behavior change. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook...
Nutrition in Recovery
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBTraditional recovery therapy has focused on normalizing eating, behavioral aspects of using, and modifying triggers. While these play a part, they don’t consider the entire dimension of wellness. Nutrition in Recovery bridges the gap between nutrition and mental health by considering the impact that food has on the brain, the gut and the endocrine system while incorporating psycho-social and behavior change. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook...
Nutrition in Recovery for a Better Success
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBTraditional recovery therapy has focused on normalizing eating, behavioral aspects of using, and modifying triggers. While these play a part, they don’t consider the entire dimension of wellness. Nutrition in Recovery bridges the gap between nutrition and mental health by considering the impact that food has on the brain, the gut and the endocrine system while incorporating psycho-social and behavior change. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougCookRD Facebook...
Integrative and Functional Nutrition Principles
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBTraditional dietetic education and training gives registered dietitians the foundation they need to practice Medical Nutrition Therapy. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more you could offer patients and clients, or as a client, wondered if there’s a different lens through which your health concerns could be view, Integrative & Functional Nutrition (IFN) does just that. Sheila and Kathy give us an informative overview of what IFN is, what it can do and how dietitians can take the next steps...
Using Integrative and Functional Nutrition In Your Practice
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBTraditional dietetic education and training gives registered dietitians the foundation they need to practice Medical Nutrition Therapy. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more you could offer patients and clients, or as a client, wondered if there’s a different lens through which your health concerns could be viewed, Integrative & Functional Nutrition (IFN) does just that. Sheila and Kathy give us an informative overview of what IFN is, what it can do and how dietitians can take the next ste...
The Wahls Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThere are at least 15 known autoimmune diseases and another 80 suspected ones. One of them, Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, has no known, treatment other than supporting the progressive deterioration of the person. One medical doctor took matters into her own hands and through much research, trial and error, devised a nutrient-dense diet that targets neuro-inflammation and ‘feeds’ the mitochondria. This of course is none other than the Wahls Protocol by Dr Terry Wahls who shares her ...
Understanding Supplements with AOR Canada
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBMisconceptions about supplements persist. Many have been confused by headlines that seem to discredit their value in supporting health, or many worry about quality control; are you really getting what you pay for? Industry leader AOR’s founder, Dr Traj Nibber, a pharmacist by training with a Master’s in Toxicology, sheds light on these misconceptions. He also emphasizes the importance of using high-quality products that go far beyond industry standards. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com ...
How Did AOR Canada Become One of North America's Leading Supplement Makers?
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBMisconceptions about supplements persist. Many have been confused by headlines that seem to discredit their value in supporting health, or many worry about quality control; are you really getting what you pay for? Industry leader AOR’s founder, Dr Traj Nibber, a pharmacist by training with a Master’s in Toxicology, sheds light on these misconceptions. He also emphasizes the importance of using high-quality products that go far beyond industry standards. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com ...
Real Food for Pregnancy
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhat if you found out that standard prenatal nutrition advice might not be the most nutritious? Would you be surprised? Ever wonder why pregnant women are advised to reduce, or avoid, many nutritious foods like fatty fish, liver, eggs, and fuller fat dairy products only to be left with diets that are lower in essential nutrients? In this episode, we break it all down. You’ll feel more confident about your food choices and how best to nourish your growing baby. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookr...
Using Real Food for an Optimal Pregnancy
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhat if you found out that standard prenatal nutrition advice might not be the most nutritious? Would you be surprised? Ever wonder why pregnant women are advised to reduce, or avoid, many nutritious foods like fatty fish, liver, eggs, and fuller fat dairy products only to be left with diets that are lower in essential nutrients? In this episode, we break it all down. You’ll feel more confident about your food choices and how best to nourish your growing baby. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookr...
Optimal Brain Nutrition. What You Eat Matters
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBBeing your best emotional, psychological and spiritual self requires you to feed your brain. What you eat and drink does affect your brain structure and function, which, in turn, has a positive effect on your mood and outlook. Good nutrition is crucial and in this episode, you’ll learn about one man’s journey from a mental haze to one where he was able to be eliminate his medications using diet, supplements and lifestyle strategies. Doug Cook RD: www.dougcookrd.com Twitter: https://twitter...
Optimal Brain Nutrition
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBBeing your best emotional, psychological and spiritual self requires you to feed your brain. What you eat and drink does affect your brain structure and function, which, in turn, has a positive effect on your mood and outlook. Good nutrition is crucial and in this episode, you’ll learn about one man’s journey from a mental haze to one where he was able to be eliminate his medications using diet, supplements and lifestyle strategies. Doug Cook RD www.dougcookrd.com Instagram: https://www.i...