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Today I'll be discussing insulin resistance - what it is, supplements to help with resistance, and how it can affect the gut. Timestamps: [1:15] What is Insulin Resistance. [3:58] Supplement Recommendations for Insulin Resistance. [6:59] Insulin Resistance and the gut. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out...

In this episode I'll be discussing some protocols that I recommend to my patients to help with inflammation. Timestamps: [1:00] Intro to inflammation.  [3:30] Supplements for joint inflammation.  [8:37] Tips to reduce inflammation. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for more info! deannaholdr...

In this new series we are talking all things supplements - what I recommend and why supplements may be necessary. Timestamps: [1:02] Foundational Nutrients and why take supplements if I eat healthy? [4:18] Which multivitamins should I take? [9:42] Supplemental Protocol in Relation to the Gut. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @...

Today we are talking about Osteoporosis - what it is, if you may be affected by it, as well as how you can take steps to prevent it. Timestamps: [1:14] What is Osteoporosis [1:56] How to prevent/manage Osteoporosis [7:25] Nutrients and Supplements to prevent/manage Osteoporosis -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren C...

In this episode I discuss changes in hormones that occur as a woman goes through menopause. Timestamps: [0:28] The Definition of Menopause [1:41] The Symptom of Menopause [2:18] How Hormones Affect Menopause [2:55] Skin Changes and Menopause [3:11] Tips for the Menopausal Woman for Regulating Hormones [7:50] Menopause and Insomnia. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and...

Today we kick off a new series on menopause with the goal of better understanding it. Today's episode focuses on how menopause can affect our metabolism. Timestamps: [1:01] Menopausal metabolism. [2:06] Tricks to aid metabolism. [7:37] Insulin resistance. [8:52] A keto diet. [10:15] How much protein should we be consuming? [11:29] How much water should we be consuming? -- Let's Connect! To get mor...

In part 3 of our back to school series we discuss mental health in students, and how we can help them to be happy, healthy, and have a great school year.  Timestamps: [2:53] How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health. [3:41] How Online Bullying Impacts Mental Health and How To Prevent It. [5:58] Online Safety and Precautions. [10:43] “It’s Just A Comment, How Much Harm Can That Do?” -- Let's Connect! To...

In part 2 of our Back to School Series, we are discussing our student athletes and offer tips on how best to keep them healthy and energized during the athletic season. Timestamps: [0:54] Tips for student athletes - hydration and rest are key. [3:24] Supplementation and nutrition. [9:14] Concussions in student athletes.  -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect wit...

Whether you have an elementary student, high school student or even a college student we all want our student to be as healthy as possible so that they can be their very best! In this episode we talk about how to make that happen. Timestamps: [1:09] What to expect when going back to school. [2:07] Protecting the immune system: nutrition and rest. [5:08] Overcoming vitamin deficiencies. [6:01] How...

Hair loss can be devastating.  In the episode I talk about the various causes of hair loss and some of the remedies I’ve used in my practice to address the problem. Timestamps: [1:25] Potential Causes For Hair Loss [7:35] Treatment Options For Hair Loss -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for...

This episode covers tips to help with COVID recovery. Timestamps: [1:06] Supplements Recommended to Aid in COVID Recovery [1:58] Dosage Amounts Recommended per Supplement [2:48] Tips on COVID Recovery [5:55] The Viral Phase of COVID [7:09] The Inflammatory Phase of COVID [8:20] The Clotting Phase of COVID -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my perso...

In this episode I cover what I have recommended to my patients with covid for home treatment. I also cover some beneficial immune boosting tips. Timestamps: [2:04] Eliminating sugar to help fight off COVID. [2:50] Supplements used to boost immune system [5:41] What to do when you get COVID? [6:39] Dr. Deanna’s Green Juice Recipe. [8:03] Further Step to Take to Fight Off COVID -- Let's Connect! To...

Timestamps: 1:10 - Course correcting early on 6:38 - Sustainable diets 9:15 - 80/20 Rule 11:56 - Finding a healthy community -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for more info! deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this out on Apple P...

An important part of optimal health is our mental status. With anxiety and depression at an all time high, in this episode we look at nutritional deficiencies, genetics and dysbiosis as a root cause. Timestamps: 0:33 - Understanding depression and anxiety. 4:29 - What happens when the gut cannot absorb nutrients. 5:54 - Vitamin D contributes to dopamine. 8:06 - Stress and quality of sleep. 10:41 -...

In this episode we cover weight loss as a tool to help manage hypertension, insulin resistance and high cholesterol. Timestamps: 1:37 - Managing weight is key to fighting disease. 3:55 - Insulin resistance and the blood sugar roller-coaster. 6:27 - Blood pressure and weight. 8:21 - Food ingredients - no processed foods. 10:12 - Intermittent fasting. 11:57 - Cellular detoxification. 15:15 - Restori...

In this episode learn how nutrition can be used as a tool to dramatically improve your health, fuel your body, improve your cognitive abilities, cellular detox and increased energy levels. Timestamps: 6:01 - Nutrient-dense foods 11:15 - Nature's multi-vitamin 14:39 - intermittent Fasting and nutrition 18:34 - Natural Detoxification -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and...

Timestamps: 1:26 - The problem with the standard American diet 7:25 - Grain-fed vs. Grass-fed 10:12 - "Obesogens" 15:06 - How to reduce insulin resistance 19:00 - Find your Optimal Health destination -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for more info! deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjo...

Join me for Optimal Health, a 5 week series designed to help you get your health back on track. This 5 week series will help you reach your wellness goals and function at optimal levels physically, mentally and emotionally. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for more info! deannaholdren.com S...

Anxiety has been on an upward trend over the past couple of years. In this episode learn some helpful tips to help manage your anxiety level. Timestamps : 1:05 - What is anxiety? 2:14 - Different types of anxiety 3:47 - Anxiety mediation and nutritional deficiency 4:49 - Medical conditions associated with anxiety 8:11 - How to reduce anxiety -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the po...

Many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it yet it’s negatively impacting their health.  I. This episode I cover symptoms of sleep apnea, types of sleep apnea, and some of the treatment options available. Timestamps : 1:49 - Symptoms of Sleep Apnea 5:27 - Reducing Sleep Apnea-related inflammation 8:44 - Dietary habits for addressing Sleep Apnea -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updat...

Many of us are being exposed to toxins on a daily basis without even realizing it. Could toxins or chemicals in your food or your skincare be making you sick? Timestamps : 0:56 - Chemicals feminizing fish 2:35 - Toxins in cosmetic products 5:49 - Absorbing chemicals through your skin 8:32 - Making a difference in your skin routine -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and c...

1 in 44 children are being diagnosed with autism. In this episode we talk about nutrition and clean eating that may be beneficial. Timestamps : 1:16 - 1 out of 44 children are on the spectrum 3:52 - Glyphosate really does a number on your gut 7:43 - Many meds children are given can be neurostimulants -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal a...

Do you feel confused about what kind of protein you should use? Join me as I break down various types of protein supplements in the market and help take the guess work out of which ones are top performers and why. Timestamps: 1:18 - Amino acids are the building blocks of protein 1:49 - The benefits of raw pea protein 5:32 - Why is whey used in work-out supplements 7:49 - The issue with soy -- Let'...

Knowing which probiotic to use can be confusing. In this episode we cover why probiotics may be needed and what to look for to help with specific conditions.   Timestamps: 1:16 - What are probiotics? 2:27 - Bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria 4:18 - Health benefits of probiotics 7:24 - The use for prebiotics 9:22 - CFU scale -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and con...

In this episode learn tips that will help you use ketones as fuel without severe dietary restriction. Timestamps: 3:36 - Uncoupling the mitochondria 5:25 - Fermented foods 6:35 - Cold exposure 7:17 - Infrared light exposure 9:21 - Post-biotics -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check out the website for more info!...