Summit For Wellness Podcast
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsMove More, Eat Well, and Be Adventurous to reach your ultimate goals of achieving health. By incorporating these practices, while also learning from the best minds in alternative health, medicine, and fitness, Bryan Carroll and Summit For Wellness share actionable steps you can take each day to move closer to optimal health. Join us on this journey as we Climb to the Peak of Our Health.
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86- Enhance Your Performance Nutrition with Dr. Geoff Lecovin
October 03, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDr. Geoff Lecovin teaches us about a pyramid method for enhancing our nutrition so we can perform at the top of our game.
85- Making Informed Supplement Choices with Kate Mahoney
September 26, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThe supplement industry is huge, and confusing. Kate Mahoney helps us to figure out which supplements we should use or avoid, and what to look for from supplement companies.
84- Silver’s Antimicrobial and Healing Properties with Dr. Gordon Pedersen
September 19, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBSilver has been used for thousands of years, and is still used today in burn units and during surgery. Learn how to use silver to improve your health. The post 84- Silver’s Antimicrobial and Healing Properties with Dr. Gordon Pedersen appeared first on Summit For Wellness.
84- What is Alkaline Silver?
September 19, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBSilver has been used for thousands of years, and is still used today in burn units and during surgery. Learn how to use silver to improve your health.
83- How to Get Rid of Parasites with Shelley Gawith
September 12, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBBillions of people have some form of parasite, yet how often do we deworm ourselves? Shelley Gawith teaches us how to test and treat parasites in the body.
82- Nourishing Your Skin with Casey Poe-Campbell
September 05, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBLearn from Casey Poe-Campbell, Esthetician and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, how to have healthy skin through nutrition and clean skincare products.
81- Meditation, Breathing, and End of Life Care with Dr. Brad Lichtenstein
August 15, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWhat can you learn about life from hospice patients? Quite a bit actually. One of the best ways to learn about life, is to learn from those at the end of it. In this episode, Dr. Brad teaches us about end of life care, breathing, and meditation.
80- The Benefits of Near Infrared Saunas with Brian Richards
August 08, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThere are quite a few different types of saunas out there, but the one that has over 5000 research articles is the Near Infrared Sauna. Learn how NIR can be beneficial for your health.
79- Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Cindy Santa Ana
July 25, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 55 MBCindy Santa Ana works at the Amen Clinic where they have an integrative approach to Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
78- Support For Hashimoto’s Disease with Stephanie Ewals
July 11, 2019 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB20 million Americans are suffering from thyroid issues. In this episode, we learn what causes Hashimoto's Disease, and different strategies to help minimize the symptoms.
77- Teen Suicide Prevention with Dr. Mark Goulston
June 27, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBSuicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10-24. Dr. Mark Goulston teaches us how to communicate better with our kids so that they understand they have a purpose on this earth.
76- How To Succeed With Intermittent Fasting with Cynthia Thurlow
June 13, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIntermittent fasting is a simple and easy method to improve your metabolic efficiency, control your appetite, and support autophagy.
75- Using Herbal Flavors to Support the Body with Kris Vaughan
May 30, 2019 07:01 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHerbs when used in the right way can be a powerful addition to supporting the body. By learning the flavor of herbs, you can quickly know what herbs to use for which symptoms you may have.
74- How Nourishing the Brain Helps the Entire Body with Greg Garrard
May 14, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe brain is the command center for the rest of the body. It is important to provide the brain with the right nutrients to function correctly. Often we put a lot of focus on the gut, and not enough on the brain.
73- Alternatives to Surgery for Orthopedic Injuries with Dr Jum Funk
April 30, 2019 07:01 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOrthopedic complaints are the most common reason people go to see the doctor. From injuries to arthritis, these ailments can prevent you from doing what you love. Regenerative Injection Therapy can be a great alternative to surgery for many of these ailments.
72- How to Support Children with ADD/ADHD with Tara Hunkin
April 09, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBAs a parent with a child who has ADD or ADHD (or any other neurodevelopmental disorder), you may be stressed trying to find the best ways to support your child. From doctor visits, to meetings with the school counselors, to getting your kids to follow directions, this can really wear you down. So what are some ways to support your child and yourself? Learn more in this episode.
71- 5G is Here, But is it Dangerous To Our Health with Brian Hoyer
March 26, 2019 07:01 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe 5G network is on its way, and soon all major cities will have 5G towers on every single block. That isn't an exaggeration, while 5G frequencies are much more powerful than previous frequencies, the range at which it travels is much shorter. It is estimated that there will be a 5G tower on nearly every single block in all major cities. This will mean there will be more radio frequency radiation available for our bodies. So why is 5G being installed around the world? And since this is a tra...
70- Are Current Concussion Protocols Truly Effective with Dr. Brandon Brock
March 05, 2019 08:01 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIf you have played any sports, there is a good chance you may have suffered from a mild concussion. While one mild concussion might not be too devastating to the brain, repeated injuries are where the concerns happen.
69- Spice Up Your Sexual Fire with Jaiya and Ian
February 05, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThe honeymoon stage of a relationship lasts anywhere up to one year. This is the time when the relationship still feels fresh, you keep learning new things about your partner, and the sex is still fun. Then something changes. Things start to go stale, especially in the bedroom. Sometimes you notice the changes, other times life gets so busy that you don't even notice that the intimacy has dropped. While we think this won't happen to us, the statistics show that it most likely will happen. I...
68- Holistic Treatment For Chronic Skin Conditions with Jennifer Fugo
January 29, 2019 08:01 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBHave you ever met someone and was about to shake their hand, when you noticed that the skin on the back of their hands was really dry, or looked "weird"? It can be a really uncomfortable moment for you, but imagine how the other person must feel in that moment. While that example could be considered "extreme", it was a real life example that our guest Jennifer Fugo has gone through.
67- Top 5 Podcast Episodes From 2018
December 31, 2018 08:01 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe are finishing off 2018 by going through the top 5 podcast episodes from 2018! This year, we have covered topics ranging from women's health, to Alzheimer's, to the microbiome. All of these topics are important aspects of health, and every single person has some connection to each of these conversations. To choose the top 5 episodes, we looked at the download numbers from each episode as well as the engagement from all of you. Here is our countdown of the 5 best podcast episodes from 2018.
66- How to Get Rid of Bloating and Gas with Ken Brown
November 27, 2018 08:01 - 46 minutes - 43 MBExcessive bloating and gas and the different health issues that both underlies and might arise from them is something that a lot of people suffer from, but not a lot of people feel comfortable enough to openly discuss about. More often than not, people tend to brush it off as an annoying but somewhat tolerable inconvenience. But as it turns out, bloating and gas is not just a mere nuisance. It could be, at the least, an early warning system, or worse, a full-scale distress signal from the gu...
65- How Homeopathy Helps For Detoxing with Dana Ullman
November 20, 2018 08:01 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBHomeopathy is a practice that has been around for hundreds of years. While many people have some hard opinions on the efficacy of homeopathic remedies, there are quite a few principles they use that are used in conventional medical practices as well. Homeopathic remedies are used to help stimulate the immune system to create antibodies for similar illnesses. This process in a way is similar to how allergists will use allergens as a way to build up someone's defense against those allergens. ...
64- Improve Your Thyroid to Fix Fatigue with Heather and Damian Dube
November 13, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBHave you ever gone through a phase in your life where you gained weight rapidly, or your energy plummeted, or your hair started to fall out? If so, these are some common signs of thyroid dysfunction. If you ever had these symptoms but went to your doctor and had labwork done, and everything came back in the normal ranges, then you are in the same boat as many other people. In most cases, doctors are only testing for one marker, known as TSH. This marker doesn't tell the entire story of the t...
63- The Hidden Toxins Found In Your Home with Debra Lynn Dadd
November 06, 2018 08:01 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThere are toxins everywhere in the world, and there is no one that hasn't been exposed to some form of toxin. Even though this may sound depressing, the truth is that we can limit our exposure to toxins. Not all toxins are made by humans. Even nature tries to poison us in different ways from exposure to toxic fungi to plants and animals that can make us sick. However, toxins are hidden in plain site within our homes. The mattress cover can contain formaldehyde, many products contain BPA, an...
62- How to Improve Your Performance Through Breath Using the Wim Hof Method with Bob Soulliere
October 30, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBHow often do you think about breathing? During the day, probably not very much, but you probably notice it when you are doing any kind of strenuous activity. However, we breathe all day long, and it is a vital function for our survival. We follow training protocols to improve our strength and cardio capabilities. When we don't feel great, we look for natural remedies or medications to make us feel better. There are so many ways that we try to improve our health, yet when was the last time yo...
61- How Goat Milk Can Be A Substitute for Dairy Allergies with Joe Stout
October 16, 2018 07:01 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWhen thinking of dairy products, most of the time we picture cows grazing in the fields and a farmer milking the cow. The dark side to most dairy products is that many people have hidden sensitivities to cow's milk that is causing inflammation in their body. So if you don't want to give up dairy, but want to avoid reactions to cow's milk, what are you supposed to do? Interestingly enough, not all dairy products come from cows. In fact, a great substitute for cow milk is to use goat milk.
60- Scientific Approach to Fitness with Mike Lee
October 02, 2018 07:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHave you ever spent some time with a coach or trainer who put you through grueling workouts? For many of us, the answer is yes. While getting a good sweat in can feel great, if you have specific goals you want to reach, then you might need a more structured approach. The fitness world is an interesting world because everyone has their own philosophies and their own needs. When you take a group exercise class, your goals are probably different than the person next to you. One thing is for su...
59- Helping Those with Hypermobile Joints with Sara Russell
September 18, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWhen you imagine someone who is hypermobile, what comes to mind? Do you think of a contortionist whose hypermobile joints can bend in ways unimaginable? Or what about the people who can pull their finger back all the way to their wrist? While both of those examples are of people with hypermobile tendencies, it does not mean that they are immune to joint pain and health issues. In fact, many people with increased flexibility tend to run into a lot of health issues, including digestive disorders.
58- Fixing Your Fatigue with Evan Hirsch
September 11, 2018 07:01 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBMany people are starting to suffer from a condition known as chronic fatigue. Chronic fatigue is defined as fatigue that doesn't go away with rest. Fatigue is a very broad topic that can have many different causes. Naturally we feel some levels of fatigue from the stress of daily life, but in many cases this should be remedied with adequate rest. Therefore chronic states of exhaustion is caused by something more underlying, such as an undiagnosed illness.
57- Weight Loss and the Microbiome Connection with Kiran Krishnan
September 05, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe gut microbiome is one of the most powerful regions of the human body. A lot of research is coming out about the importance of the bacteria in the body, and Kiran Krishnan is one of the researchers leading the way for all of us. The microbiome is made of around 1500 different strains of bacteria that all work together to keep the body healthy. Of the 1500 strains, we only understand around 10% of their total functionality. With more research coming out every single day, soon we will be a...
56- Sicker by the Generation with Michelle Perro and Vincanne Adams
August 28, 2018 07:01 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBYou may have noticed that we have quite a few episodes that are focused on children and ways to improve their health. In fact, it saddens me that there are so many children out there who are suffering from conditions with little understanding of why it is happening. This is why we keeping bringing up the topic about ways to make children healthy again. I focus on children a lot because they aren't in the best position to know what's best for themselves. They go off of what they have been tau...
55- New Discoveries of the Ocular Microbiome with Dr Harvey Fishman
August 21, 2018 07:01 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt seems like every single day we have more advancements in the research done on the human microbiome. Word has spread about the gut microbiome, and the genitalia microbiome. But new development is coming out in areas of the body we least expect it. Such as the Ocular Microbiome, better known as the bacteria of the eye. Researchers have discovered an ecosystem of the microbiome within the eye. In these early stages of research, the eye is showing to have a much smaller population of bacteri...
54- Fitness and Nutrition for the Older Population with Krysti Slonaker
August 14, 2018 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs we start to age, there are different nutritional and movement needs that we need to add into our daily lives. When it comes to the older population, it is extremely important to focus on a couple specifics: Protein Water and hydration Mineral depletion Coordination Balance For the elderly, these start to become extremely necessary to feel great and safe each and every day.
53- Amino Acid Therapy For Optimal Brain Function with Laurie Hammer
July 31, 2018 07:01 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOver the past couple of decades, we have seen a big increase in neurotransmitter dysfunction ranging from anxiety and depression, to Alzheimer's and even Schizophrenia. The 4 main neurotransmitters that we pay attention to are: Serotonin GABA Catecholamines Endorphins There has been a lot of information coming out about the power of the Ketogenic Diet for optimal brain function, but that relates mostly to the brain cells using ketones as the primary fuel source compared to glucose. What we d...
52- Intuitive Eating with Katie Garces
July 24, 2018 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIt has been estimated that over 45 million Americans participate in diets each year, and less than 5% continue to maintain the diet after a couple of months. This means there is a big disconnect between diets, and how to make it a lifestyle change. Katie Garces says that what we are missing in most diets is teaching about intuitive eating. As we well know, we have lost most of our connection with the food that we eat because food has become very convenient, and we don't have to work hard to ...
51- Helping Women to Regulate Hormones and Weight Loss with Cynthia Thurlow
July 10, 2018 07:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIf you are 40 or older, then it is expected that you will gain weight and become increasingly more tired. This is a common thought for women who are getting older. Weight gain, insomnia, and decreased energy is just a byproduct of aging, and there is nothing you can do about it... Or so we thought. These issues are actually a sign of dysregulation in the endocrine system, and it shows that your body is struggling to regulate hormones effectively. There actually is hope in getting back your ...
50- How Important Are Diagnostic Tools for Nutrition with Ryan Monahan
June 26, 2018 07:01 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIf you have ever go in for your yearly checkup with your doctor, there is no doubt that at some point you have gone through some diagnostic tools, such as blood tests, to see your nutrient and hormone levels. Many times this is a Comprehensive Wellness Panel, and will tell you information such as your red and white blood counts, lipid profile, and some minerals. When you start to have some health symptoms, your doctor may order some other tests for further information. The idea to dig deeper ...
49- How Emotions Tie into the Foods You Crave with Mollie Doyle
June 19, 2018 07:01 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHave you ever been so stressed out that you end up eating an entire bag of chips or something else crunchy? What about being so sad that you down a whole thing of ice cream? If so, you aren't alone, and our emotional eating has a lot to do with different types of textures. Different types of textures are associated with different emotions we are experiencing because of how our body perceives these textures. For instance, a creamy texture can be really soothing, which is why we turn to the ic...
48- Heavy Metal Toxicity and How to Detox with Wendy Myers
June 12, 2018 07:01 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhen was the last time you thought about how your mineral levels are doing? Likely your answer is 'never', or at the most you say that you get calcium from your milk. So if we don't think about minerals, why would heavy metal toxicity become something we are interested in? As Wendy Myers said in our podcast, the minerals are the spark plugs for the body. When minerals are out of balance, then a lot of dysfunction can start to occur. Heavy metals are known to place themselves where normal min...
47- Benefits and Politics of CBD Oil with Maryam Henein
June 05, 2018 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAs a Schedule 1 substance, CBD and hemp has been debated for a long time about whether this is a dangerous plant for humans to use. However, with the rise in states legalizing marijuana, and people being open to try new options, we have seen a lot of benefits to using CBD Oil. In fact, some of the most common reports of CBD Oil usage is for seizures, anxiety, and even chronic pain. And you know what we don't ever hear about? The psychoactive properties of CBD Oil... ...because there are none.
46- Holistic Approach to Heart Disease with Jack Wolfson
May 29, 2018 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBAs the number 1 leading cause of death in America, heart disease is a problem that we've had a hard time fixing. For most cardiologists, they spend their time throwing pills at patients, or opening them up to fix the issue. For years we have been told that saturated fat is evil, and that cholesterol will kill us all. While everyone has been eating low-fat, sugar intake has increased dramatically, and heart disease has also risen. So maybe the problem isn't the cholesterol-rich foods we used...
45- Changing Cancer Support Systems with Megan Van Zyl
May 22, 2018 07:01 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBWe live in an age where 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. The sad part is, people don't really want to discuss this issue, and we never hear anything about the cancer support that is provided for these individuals. It is a very scary diagnosis to receive, but we can't keep quiet about the different options for treatment. Yes there is chemo and radiation as options, but these literally just kill the area around the cancer cells with the hopes it'll kill ...
44- Reducing Incontinence by Retraining the Female Pelvic Floor
May 15, 2018 07:01 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBRoughly 1 in 4 women suffer from some form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD). There could be quite a few areas within the pelvic floor that might not function properly, but the most common issue is incontinence. Nearly 1 in 5 women suffer from urinary incontinence, which makes up the majority of PFDs. For an issue that is so widely spread across our communities, many of the conversations aren't about ways to improve these issues. Most people assume that incontinence is just a byproduct of ge...
43- How to Build a Healthy Family with Amy Slater
May 08, 2018 07:01 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIt is no surprise that families have a hard time to create healthy routines for the entire family. With young kids running around (or even teenagers), parents who work full time, and having to actually "adult", it can be stressful to build a healthy family. It can be very easy to throw in the towel on workouts and healthy eating, and resort to grabbing whatever is convenient and easy. You may think it is easier to give your child that extra snack so they don't cry instead of standing your gr...
42- Treating Eczema From Within with Stephanie Davis
May 01, 2018 07:01 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWe see many commercials for topical creams that are supposed to "treat" eczema. However, over 35 million Americans still suffer from eczema on a daily basis. Could there be more to the puzzle than just what we see on the outside of the body? Eczema is where patches of the skin becomes rough and inflammed. These patches can become itchy which may also lead to bleeding. Typically they are found on the hands and knees. While many people use topical creams or lotions to dry and reduce inflammat...
41- Clean Your Home with the Molekule Air Purifier
April 24, 2018 07:01 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWe have been talking about mold a lot around here in our past few podcast episodes, and one of the common topics that comes up is the importance of the health of our living spaces. Which means, the air we breathe has a huge impact on our overall health, which is why the Molekule Air Purifier can be extremely helpful to those suffering from airborne pollutants! Years ago, I went from having all the energy in the world to barely being able to get out of bed each day within a couple week time-f...
40- Treating Mold Toxicity with Kelly McCann
April 17, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMold. When you think of mold, I am sure you instantly think of what grows on your fruits and vegetables if you don't eat them quick enough. If you think a little more, than you may have found some mold under the tiles of your bathroom from a small leak you had fixed, or somewhere else in the house where you did some remodeling. What we don't hear a whole lot about is the damage mold can do to our health. Breathing in mold spores can be very damaging to the body, and many times we don't even ...
39- Chakra System with Steve Politis
April 10, 2018 07:01 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBMany cultures have their own systems of energy that they correlate to the inner workings of the human body. In Chinese Medicine, these energy pathways are known as Meridians. Within the culture surrounding India, this is known as the Chakra System. The Chakras are known as a concentrated area of energy within the body. There are over 100 Chakra locations in the body, but there are 7 points that are the most common in the Chakra System. Dr. Steve Politis of Kineci Physical Therapy has been s...
38- Autoimmunity and Movement with Julia Morichelli
April 03, 2018 07:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAutoimmunity is where the body's own immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues within the body. This can result in many issues such as low thyroid, systemic pain in the muscles, and forms of arthritis. Usually those suffering from autoimmunity will have to take each day one day at a time. They could feel great today, and rundown tomorrow. This can make exercising a real challenge because you may not feel up for it. Julia Morichelli is a fitness trainer who also suffers from autoimmuni...