Food As Medicine with Dr. Anh
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsReal talk, with real people, and real results so YOU can heal yourself naturally. Hosted by Dr. Anh, a board-certified pharmacist and health coach who believes the answer to better health is NOT found in a pill bottle but in WHAT we eat and HOW we choose to live our lives.
Dr. Anh conducts weekly interviews with people who have healed themselves or their clients using food as medicine, including Dr. Terry Wahls, Abel James, and Ari Meisel.
While the show focuses on food and nutrition, you'll also learn about supplements, exercise, mindset, and other alternative therapies that contribute to overall health and well-being.
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Decreasing the Impact of Environmental Toxins with Dr. Stephen Lewis
March 06, 2018 05:18 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBDr. Stephen Lewis and his wife Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their optimal health by utilizing extensive, but low cost lab work. Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts. They both traveled to China to ...
Organic Gardening for Beginners
February 27, 2018 05:50 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBJackie Beyer grew up on Long Island about 20 miles from NYC. During her junior year in college she met her husband on a mountainside and they have been happily married for almost 25 years now! They live in a small cabin but her husband Mike is the resident baker and gardener. He grows a huge garden every year. Jackie is an artist and journalist who helps around the garden. She launched the Organic Gardener Podcast in January 2015. Jackie talks to amazing guests who are dedicated to eating an...
Thriving With Mental Health After a Suicide Attempt
February 13, 2018 07:51 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDr. Christina Bjorndal completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and writer. She has shared her personal story and philosophy of wellness with audiences across North America. Dr. Chris has helped many patients achieve physical, menta...
Endometriosis and Using Genomics to Guide Lifestyle Choices
January 30, 2018 04:31 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBDr. Erika Gray is first a wife and mother. She is also a pharmacist and a woman who struggled with endometriosis since she was 16 years old and ended it with alternative treatments that included dietary changes, progesterone, and supplements. After healing herself, she was inspired to help others who suffer from the same incapacitating condition, which led her to become a functional medicine pharmacist. In her journey, she also became aware of the importance of genomics and their impact on h...
Healing from Sjogren's and Going Beyond Gluten
January 23, 2018 04:24 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBSandi Star is a holistic health practitioner with certifications in Clinical Nutrition, Herbology, and Aromatherapy. She is a member of the American Holistic Healthcare Association and speaks on various topics throughout the year across San Diego county. Sandi lost 6 dress sizes and has kept it off for over 30 years and has been gluten & cow dairy free for more than 10 years after struggling with IBS, Sjögren’s Syndrome (auto immune disease), Asthma, Fatigue and Migraines. She has hands on u...
Never Binge Again by Changing Your Emotional Relationship To Food
January 15, 2018 07:05 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBDr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist whose own personal jouney out of obesity inspired him to write the book Never Binge Again: Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person On the Food Plan of Your Choice. Glenn has spent decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating. He has worked with his own patients as well as over 40,000 participants in a self-funded research program. His work as a consultant for Fortune 500 compan...
Lab Tests, Dairy Cravings, and Eating Healthy on a Budget with Kristin Thomas
January 08, 2018 07:59 - 1 hour - 55 MBKristin Thomas is a Holistic Health Coach (HHC) and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) specializing in digestive and autoimmune health. Inspired by her own digestive health journey, she became certified at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) to fulfill her life's purpose as a healer. Today, she helps patients find their own path to digestive wellness using natural, practical and individualized diet, lifestyle, and supplementatio...
Start the New Year Right: End Fatigue, Sleep Better, and Have More Effective Workouts with Dr. Sam Shay
January 02, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBGet a head start on your New Year's Resolutions with these great tips from Dr. Sam Shay.
Daily Habits to Improve Fertility at Any Age with Dr. Aumatma
December 25, 2017 12:45 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBLearn how to improve your fertility using a holistic approach with Dr. Aumatma, a holistic fertility specialist.
Anxiety: Food, Nutrients, and Amino Acids that Help; with Trudy Scott
December 18, 2017 07:59 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBLearn what nutrients people with anxiety conditions are typically lacking despite eating clean, foods that trigger anxiety symptoms, and what amino acids to take if you are anxious or worried.
Healing Cancer Naturally with Radical Diet and Lifestyle Changes with Chris Wark
December 12, 2017 04:44 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode Chris Wark shares his story on how he beat Stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Homeopathy, Recurring Childhood Dreams, and Trauma with Carol Lourie
March 21, 2017 05:49 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Carol Lourie. She is a functional medicine practitioner, naturopath, acupuncturist, and homeopath with over 30 years of experience in providing Integrative Healthcare. She uses her very own unique “Lourie Process” that combines functional medicine, clinical nutrition, naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine in order to help people find the root cause of their illness. I met Carol at an event in Berkeley, CA where her practice is located, and...
The 4 B's of Insulin Resistance: Signs and Symptoms
May 05, 2016 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is a repeat guest, Dr. Ritamarie, who is licensed in chiropractic, with certifications in acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine. She specializes in thyroid, digestion, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. She has spent the last 20 years developing systematic ways of looking at the body and cracking even the most difficult health cases. She has found that insulin resistance is the cause of more than 50% of health problems! Let’s catch up with Dr. Ritamarie! Wha...
Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Vitality Through Detox
May 01, 2016 02:11 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is Fran Sussman, a holistic practitioner since 1993 who has helped thousands of clients reclaim their health and vitality. She teaches people to heal their gut, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, heal their brains, combat Lyme disease, and much more. Her personal journey includes a full recovery from breast cancer and Lyme disease. Now, at age 62, Fran is grateful to live a life rich with purpose, joy, health, and vitality. Fran has a thriving private practice whe...
Pelvic Pain and Integrative Women's Health with Jessica Drummond
April 18, 2016 16:56 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is Jessica Drummond, who has helped patients and practitioners in her area of expertise in functional medicine. Our topic today is Pelvic Pain. Join us! Jessica discusses the following about Pelvic Pain: Jessica started out as a physical therapist, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. She worked with a patient recovering from breast cancer surgery, and began to specialize in women’s issues for the next ten years. Her focus has been on pelvic pain, sexua...
Toxic Ingredients in Skincare and What to Choose Instead
April 11, 2016 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWelcome to today’s show! Today we have our first repeat guest, Rachel Pontillo, who is an expert in holistic medicine and skin care. We had a great conversation the first time, but there is SO much more to discuss! Today we dig deeper with Rachel about creating your own skin care products. Join us! Rachel shares the following about skin care: As she battled acne as a kid, she became interested in specific ingredients in skin care products. She later attended aesthetic school and learned a...
From Incurable to Invincible: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Disease
April 04, 2016 11:32 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWelcome! My guest today is Marcie Peters, a holistic nutritionist and featured speaker. She is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: From Incurable to Invincible, to be released later this week. Marcie is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She founded The Health and Happiness Guide and the Transform Your Health World Summit. Join me as we hear Marcie’s story! Marcie shares the following about her life and work: In her early 20’s...
Hormones and Gut Health with Bridgit Danner
March 28, 2016 16:55 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is Bridgit Danner, a fellow podcaster who is passionate about women’s health. I met Bridgit at a conference in CA, and we connected immediately. Bridgit specializes in hormones and gut health, so those are our topics today. Join us! Bridgit shares the following: The Hormone Summit is Bridgit’s latest project. The summit includes 35 interviews around themes of hormone issues, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, skin problems, sex drive, life stages, fertility...
Lyme Disease Diet, Testing, and More with Dr. Jay Davidson
March 21, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Jay Davidson, who is a doctor of natural functional medicine---AND a fellow Milwaukeean! He specializes in heavy metal detoxification and Lyme disease, treating these disorders from a natural perspective. Jay is a #1 national best-selling author, a husband, father, speaker, church elder, and former radio talk show host. He is hosting the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit coming up in April. Let’s talk to Dr. Jay! Our conversation covers the following: Dr. Jay got i...
Lasting Weight Loss and Eating Right for Your Archetype with Melissa Kathryn
March 14, 2016 14:44 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome! My guest today is Melissa Kathryn, who is a certified holistic nutritionist, weight-loss and lifestyle expert. She is a transformational coach and international best-selling author and speaker. She is the owner and founder of Melissa Kathryn, LLC, which is a holistic weight loss and lifestyle practice. From her home in California, Melissa helps hundreds of women around the world to transform their bodies and lives through the power of healthy living, nutrition, and fitness. Melissa ...
The Truth About Gluten with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
March 07, 2016 13:43 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Tom O’Bryan, who is an internationally-recognized speaker and workshop leader about the health dangers of gluten. He is the founder of www.thedr.com and a visionary behind the paradigm shift at The Gluten Summit: A Grain of Truth. In this summit, 29 leading experts on gluten diseases and disorders met to discuss the issues. Check our resources below to find out more about the summit. Dr. Tom is here to discuss the complications of non-celiac gluten sensitivity,...
Balancing Women's Hormones with Essential Oils and Keeping it Simple with Dr. Mariza Snyder
February 29, 2016 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Mariza Snyder, who is a five-time nutrition author. One of her books has been featured on the Dr. Oz show! She is also a public speaker and essential oils expert who has been featured on several national TV shows. She will share with us how women can balance their hormones with essential oils and other methods. Dr. Mariza shares the following: Mariza feels like she comes from a “lineage of hormone chaos.” Her grandmother, mother, and then she suffered from ho...
Candida: Risk Factors, Foods & Supplements
February 22, 2016 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome! My guest today is Ricki Heller, who is an RHN, Ph. D., a holistic nutritionist, and special diet coach. She is also a whole foods chef and writer who shares sugar-free, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly recipes on her blog. Ricki is the author of two cookbooks and Living Candida Free. She is the associate editor of Simply Gluten Free magazine, and has written for various publications. Ricki uses her speaking engagements at live events, along with her other platforms, to teach people...
Healthy Living for Baby Boomers with Debra Atkinson
February 15, 2016 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is “America’s Boomer Babe” and a fellow Iowan. Debra Atkinson is passionate about helping boomers live healthy lives in their second 50 years. She speaks frequently about active aging and has completed several Ironman Triathlon events. She has created a Forever Fit and Fab After 50 Checklist. Let’s hear more from Debra! Debra shares the following about active aging: Debra grew up with NO ambition to be an advocate for health and fitness, but found a passion for instr...
Healthy Family Meal Planning with Elaine De Santos
February 09, 2016 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome! My guest today is Elaine De Santos, who struggled with health issues with her family until they took the steps to get healthy together. She is committed to helping families make the changes to get healthy. Elaine created an online meal planning tool with delicious, chef-created recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare. The ingredients are easy to find and recipes can be adjusted according to serving sizes. Her website can help you create shopping lists, too. Check out the Res...
Everything You Need to Know to Go Dairy Free with Alisa Fleming
February 01, 2016 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is Alisa Fleming, who is a great resource for people who want to go dairy-free. She’s here to share her knowledge and expertise. Join us! Alisa shares the following about her experience with dairy: Alisa was allergic to milk as an infant, but never knew it until adulthood. She spent her childhood and early adulthood being sick to the point of having an ER visit about once a week—all because of the allergy to milk protein! Alisa HAD to make the change to dairy-free...
Women's Hormonal Health and Shedding Stubborn Weight with Naomi Judge
January 25, 2016 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome! My guest today is Naomi Judge, who is a naturopath and clinical nutritionist. She is an expert in women’s hormonal health and weight loss from Sydney, Australia. Naomi specializes in helping women with elevated estrogen levels and thyroid disorders. She has helped thousands regain their vitality and shed unwanted weight with her program, Breakthrough. She works with clients on a one-on-one basis and offers detox and diet plans. Let’s jump right in with Naomi! Naomi discusses the f...
Cancer Prevention Through Cleansing, Diet and Detox - FAM #062
January 19, 2016 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Heather Paulson, who went from marine biologist to naturopathic oncologist! In fact, she’s one of the few board certified naturopathic oncologists in the US. She obtained her degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ. Heather did her residency work in Goshen, IN, and practices there at the Women’s Retreat Center. Let’s hear what Dr. Heather has to say! Our conversation covers the following: Heather was drawn into a love for mari...
Managing Auto-Immune Disorders through Neuro-Metabolic Integration - FAM #061
January 11, 2016 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Peter Kan, an experienced physician specializing in thyroid issues. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist who is certified in functional medicine. He has extensive training in the management of autoimmune disorders and has formulated a unique approach called “neuro-metabolic integration.” Dr. Kan was born in Taiwan and came to the US at the age of 13. He appreciates both Eastern and Western medicine and believes in the body’s God-given ability to hea...
Hashimoto's, Post-Partum Thyroiditis, and Healing After Childbirth
January 04, 2016 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWelcome! My guest today is Jolene Brighten, who earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine. She also received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science and completed the coursework in Molecular Nutrition from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo. Jolene has had extensive training in integrative women’s health and autoimmune disease management and is a practicing Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner. Because she developed Hashimoto’s disease during her pregn...
Heart Disease, Smart Fats and Smart Carbs with Dr. Steven Masley
December 28, 2015 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Steven Masley, who is an accomplished physician, chef, and nutritionist. He is also the author of four cookbooks. I’ve been a big fan and follower of his for a long time and am excited to have him on the show! He has a new book coming out soon on the topic of healthy fats, so join us to hear more! Dr. Steven discusses the following : His new book is an outgrowth of the discussion about the REAL cause of heart disease, which is metabolic syndrome and pre-diabe...
Improving Libido Naturally with Dr. Keesha Ewers
December 21, 2015 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Keesha Ewers, who is the founder of the Functional Sexology Institute. Keesha is a psychotherapist and holds a PhD in Sexology. She uses functional medicine and the principles of Ayurvedic medicine to focus on women’s libido. Keesha covers the following areas of this topic: Keesha suffered from rheumatoid arthritis but completely reversed those symptoms. She noticed that her own sexual libido was lacking, and saw the same thing in many clients. She used he...
Emotional Detox and Scheduling Your Health
December 14, 2015 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome! My guest today is Summer Bock, who is an expert in fermentation and gut rebuilding. I met Summer at a conference in CA last summer and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Summer is here to share how she turned her life and health around and how she helps her clients every day. Summer covers the following topics in our conversation: Summer describes herself as an “unresourced” teen who turned to drugs, which took a huge toll in her health. Within the desire to change her li...
Graves Disease, Hashimoto's and Hormone Imbalance with Magdalena Wszelaki
December 07, 2015 05:40 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWelcome! My guest today is Magdalena Wszelaki, who is a certified nutrition coach and an expert in hormone health. She creates beautiful recipes for healing yourself naturally using food as medicine, which is what this show is all about! Join us! Magdalena shares the following about hormone health: Magdalena’s personal journey includes struggling with hormones, Graves disease, dominance, and Candida. Healing starts with the gut! The first steps for Magdalena were to combat Candida, heavy...
The Key to Healing Thyroid and Metabolism Naturally with Heather and Damian Dube
November 30, 2015 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome! Today’s guests are the husband and wife team of Heather and Damian Dube. Their background is in bodybuilding, and they are experts in hormone health and fat loss. I met them at a health conference in CA and knew I had to have them on the show! Heather and Damian cover the following topics: Heather and Damian met in a gym when Damian offered her training and nutrition advice on healing from ACL reconstruction surgery. Before long, they were married! They both worked in sales and m...
Eat Yourself Skinny with Dietitian Cassie
November 23, 2015 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is a dietician whom I met at a conference last August. I’ve become a fan of Cassie Bjork and her “Eating to be Skinny” approach to health and nutrition. I’m excited to have her on the show today! Cassie describes her work as being a “dietician detective” in which she looks for evidence and symptoms in her clients, and then puts the puzzle pieces together. “We help you narrow down the suspects included in your personal crime scene that keep you from being skinny and l...
Gut Health, Antibiotics and Swimming with Dr. Grace Liu
November 16, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Grace Liu, who is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner. She is the “Gut Goddess.” Her expertise is in pharmacy nutrition and optimal health, and her training includes plant biology, food science, nutritional science, pharmacy, and Crossfit Nutrition. She and I met at the PaleoFX 2015 conference in Austin, TX, and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Join us! Grace obtained a nutritional science degree, then took some time off before going to ...
Sustainable Seafood: Health Benefits and Environmental Impacts with Randy Hartnell - FAM #052
November 09, 2015 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBWelcome! My guest today is former Alaska commercial fisherman and wild seafood advocate, Randy Hartnell, discusses the industrialization of our food supply and its deadly impact on our heath and well-being. His deep knowledge follows years of collaborating with and learning from leading holistic physicians, nutritional health researchers, and oceanographic experts. Learn how wild, sustainably harvested seafood can heal for chronic illness and environmental degradation. In this episode you ...
Healing Naturally for Life and Business
November 02, 2015 02:23 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome! My guest today is Ryan Lee, who is someone I’ve followed and respected for several years. He is known online as someone who helps people build lifestyle entrepreneurship. His background is in recreational therapy, fitness, exercise physiology, and personal training. He started his internet business in 1999 and soon began teaching fitness trainers how to build their brand. Ryan has since branched out into other areas as well. He works from home and prioritizes spending time wit...
Chronic Stress, Brain Imbalance, and Adrenal Fatigue - FAM #050
October 26, 2015 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Sam Shay, who is an expert in adrenal fatigue. He is here to share his expertise and practical tips about adrenal health. Dr. Shay was born into a medical family in MA and is a third-generation doctor. Western medicine, however, wasn’t working for his personal health struggles, so he pursued a more natural route to healing himself. Sam’s health issues began at age 6, with the ugly divorce of his parents. He experienced terrible insomnia, sugar addiction,...
Improving Egg Quality and Fertility After Age 35 - FAM #049
October 19, 2015 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWelcome! My guest today is Bridgit Danner, who is an expert in women’s health. She is the host of the Women’s Wellness Radio podcast. I met Bridgit recently at a conference in California and am excited to have her on the show! Bridgit is the owner of Blue Sky Wellness Studio in Portland, OR, which is a clinic offering naturopathy, massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture to its patients. Bridgit has been in practice for 11 years, utilizing the principles of Chinese medicine. She had her ...
Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
October 12, 2015 02:41 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome! My guests today are Sarah and Aaron Sanchez, who are a husband and wife team who do The Lyme Voice podcast. They are passionate about working together to share information to those coping with the disease. Sarah had battled Lyme disease symptoms for 17 years but was undiagnosed. She was told it was fibromyalgia and then chronic fatigue syndrome before a correct diagnosis. She suffered immensely, researched Lyme, and found there was not much information available. Sarah and A...
Paleo Diets, Planning for Success and Intuitive Eating - FAM #047
October 05, 2015 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to today’s show! My guests are Emma and Carla Papas, also known as “The Merrymaker Sisters.” They are health and happiness advocates and passionate health coaches from Australia. Their website will inspire you with paleo recipes and tips for healthy lifestyles. Join us for more! Their journey really began in 2012 when Emma discovered her gluten intolerance. Carla joined her in her endeavor to improve her health by changing to a paleo diet. They embraced the new diet together. ...
Adrenal Fatigue and the 7 Pillars of Vibrant Health - FAM #46
September 28, 2015 02:18 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie, who is a specialist in endocrine imbalances. She focuses on thyroid, adrenal, and insulin issues, and is here to discuss adrenal fatigue. She has a long and rich history of working with patients in the area of nutritional endocrinology. As a young person, Dr. Ritamarie suffered from adrenal fatigue and leaky gut issues but she never connected the symptoms with her unhealthy lifestyle. She suspected the connection and did research on her own, the...
The Best Diet for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease with Dr. Joel Kahn
September 22, 2015 14:16 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBWelcome! The show today is from our live podcast last week. My guest is Dr. Joel Kahn, who has practiced as a cardiologist in Detroit, MI, for 25 years. He was born and raised in suburban Detroit and attended medical school at the University of Michigan. He is the author of several books and is opening a gourmet, plant-based restaurant in Ferndale, MI, called Green Space Café. The unique menu will feature Thai food, bean burgers, Indian entrees, Latino tapas, and much, much more! Dr. K...
Using Food as Medicine for Beautiful Skin with Rachael Pontillo - FAM #44
September 14, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBWelcome! The show today is a replay of our live podcast from last Wednesday. My guest is Rachael Pontillo, who is a holistic health and image coach and the best-selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself. She helps women heal from skin conditions by making holistic lifestyle changes. She has an online program, ”Create Your Skin Care,” that starts on Monday. See the links below for more info! In this episode, Rachael shares the following about holistic health and skin care: She pe...
Digestive Health, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Management - FAM #43
August 31, 2015 03:01 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome! Today’s guest is Evan Brand, who is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and personal trainer. He is the author of REM Rehab and Stress Solutions and the creator of the “Not Just Paleo” podcast. Evan specializes in whole foods nutrition, blood sugar regulation, digestive health, cognitive enhancement, and stress management. It’s an interesting conversation full of great information, so join us! Evan’s interest in health intensified when he was in college and working 3rd...
ADHD, Gluten and Alternative Treatments - FAM #042
August 24, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBWelcome! Our episode today comes from our recent live webinar with Dr. Chantell Reagan, a wife and mom who has been a pharmacist for over 20 years. Her career includes working in managed care and consulting, and now is focused on functional medicine and nutraceuticals. Join us! Chantell began the journey to functional medicine as a result of her oldest son’s diagnosis of ADHD in preschool. He was prescribed meds to manage behavior, anger, and hyperactivity. He also tried behavioral the...
Hashimoto's, Functional Medicine and Thyroid Autoimmune Disease - FAM #041
August 17, 2015 03:32 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBWelcome! My guest today is Dr. Izabella Wentz, who is a pharmacist dedicated to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disorders. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009 and has written Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause. Izabella is a champion of incorporating lifestyle change and functional medicine into the treatment of autoimmune disease. Even as a pharmacist, Izabella admits that she never learned much ab...
Nutrition, PMS and Menopause - #040
August 10, 2015 04:19 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWelcome! My guest today is Maria Claps, who is a health coach specializing in women’s hormonal health. She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program. She has studied with some of the top nutritionists from around the world. Maria is a wife and mother of four grown children. Maria is passionate about helping women go through the stages of life with health, energy and enthusiasm. Her desire is to help celebrate each stage of ...