Your Health Minute

We're back for season 2 and I can't think of a more interesting topic and guest to kick it off with. Today we have the great Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod, ND on the show to discuss the microbiome, what it is, what it isn't and how it affects our overall health. This was a fascinating discussion that will leave you with some great insights and practical tips to optimize this critical component of good...

Today we had our very own Aggie Tusnadi on the show to discuss yoga, mobility, the importance of movement and dig a little deeper into the origins of yoga as a holistic meditation practice. Yoga as a practice is well over 5,000 years old and has gone through many transformations in that time. We discuss the modern form of yoga as an exercise practice as well as some of its philosophical origins. A...

EMF stands for electromagnetic field and non-native refers to EMFs that are man-made and emitted from wireless devices, wifi routers, and essentially any other 'smart' device. Native EMFs refer to the ones found in nature mainly from the earth, sun, and ionosphere. We are and will continue to be inundated with non-native EMFs, especially with the advent of 5G and the sheer amount of 5G antennas th...

Today we had the great Dr. Shyamala Kiru on the show to discuss mindset, self-awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, and taking radical responsibility for your own thoughts and actions. Dr. Shyamala Kiru is a former therapist turned mindset and relationship coach. She offers great advice that is easy to understand and applicable to all aspects of our lives.  You can find Dr. Shyama...

We have the wonderful Ashten Buck on the show today to discuss what it means to be a social media influencer in the health & nutrition space. Ashten shares her opinions on being authentic, creating meaningful content, strategies on how to grow your audience, and why she doesn't label herself as an 'influencer' per se. We also had Calvin guest host this episode to get his perspective on creatin...

The Your Health Minute team has grown a little bigger in the past few weeks as both Mark and Calvin have welcomed sons into the world. We sit down with the great Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND to discuss topics such as building a support network, how to manage sleepless nights and what to look for when deciding home birth vs hospital birth. Mark and Calvin also candidly share some of their experiences and...

Today we have the brilliant Dr. William Harris on the show to discuss some findings from a pilot study published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids , that shows evidence that having a higher omega-3 index may decrease your chances of dying from COVID-19. He also touches on other topics such as cytokine storms, the effects of omega-3s on mortality,  the diff...

We have a bit of a special edition of the episode for you today. We love having interesting, intelligent guests on our show but today it's just the boys. Listening in as Max, Calvin and Mark discuss some of the marketing insights they gained by having to pivot during the Covid pandemic. 

We are very grateful to have had Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod, ND on the show to discuss all things sports nutrition. Sophie is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to using nutrition to increase performance, reduce recovery, promote muscle mass and decrease body fat. She offers some really practical tips that are useful for athletes and non-athletes alike. You can follow Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod,...

Here we go again, here in Ontario we are going into yet another lockdown, with other provinces sure to follow. As we get deeper into the pandemic, we are seeing more and more divide between those who are truly fearful of the virus and the damage it has done to our population but we are also seeing more people pushing back against the restrictions, particularly small business owners. Regardless of...

Today we have Dr. Maille Devlin, ND, and Dr. Christine Chung, ND of The Well Company on the show to discuss the importance of corporate wellness. The modern-day workplace does not always promote healthy habits, including but not limited to unhealthy food choices, sitting for hours on end, and stress. This not only affects the employee's health but their performance and fulfillment at work. Dr. Mai...

Today we have the great Melissa Biscardi of the Rehab Lab on the show to discuss her new app called the Brain Tool Kit. Melissa is an experienced clinician and researcher that specializes in brain health and concussion recovery. She developed this app to be used on its own as a fantastic brain health tool but can also be used in a clinical setting to help with concussion recovery. This was a great...

Do you like most people today spend way too much time infront of screens and devices? These displays emit significant amounts of blue light that in large amounts of extended use can cause health issues and dramatically disrupt your circadian rhythm. Is all blue light bad? Are there measures that we can take to reduce the amount of blue light we absorb? Should we be taking supplements to help us be...

People come to Veganism for many different reasons, such as animal rights, ecological or health. What they all have in common are certain nutritional deficiencies. Today we sit down with the great Dr. Maille Devlin, ND to offer practical nutritional advice and shed light on many of the pitfalls Vegans face.  To learn more about Maille you can find her at www.mailledevlin.com and on Instagram...

Today we have the wonderful Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell, ND on the show to shed some light on the misuse of NSAIDs. NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) have anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-killing), and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties but what are the risks of long-term use. Some estimates suggest that each year more than 100,000 patients are hospitalized in the US alone for NSAI...

In this episode, Max and Mark sit down with the great Melissa Biscardi of the Rehab Lab to discuss the pillars of brain health. Melissa is a Brain Crusader and has helped countless people get hold of their brain health. Whether you have had a concussion or simply looking to optimize your brain function, Melissa offers some incredible insights, tips and sheds light on some misconceptions. We also d...

Today we have Zachary De Rose on the show to discuss the importance of sleep. Zachary is a 2nd-year student of naturopathic medicine and is very passionate about using his knowledge of health, nutrition, meditation, and exercise to help others. We dig into topics such as the importance of REM, the health implications of low-quality sleep, and also share some great tips for getting to sleep and sta...

Today we have Courtney Russell ND with us to discuss pregnancy nutrition. Courtney has such a wealth of knowledge and experience working as a naturopathic doctor and birth doula. She offers some incredible insights on what foods and supplements you should be focusing on and tips for making room for gentle lifestyle changes. This is such a great episode not just for expecting mothers but anyone loo...

We have Matt O'Connor, a close friend of Max's on the show to discuss his major weight loss and lifestyle transformation. Matt had a life-changing event that he used as the catalyst to turn his life around. He's lost nearly a hundred pounds, was able to drop all his meds, and now has a new outlook on life that includes self-compassion, discipline and, a desire to help and motivate others. He offer...

Today we have the great Marisa Ricci | C.H.N. (@theholisticseedling) to talk about candida and more specifically its major symptoms, the candida diet, food eliminations, dispelling myths and so much more. Marissa was originally drawn to helping people with candida issues after she had dealt with many candida issues herself and was frustrated by how she wasn't able to get any clear answers or diagn...

The leaky gut syndrome can be a very tricky thing to diagnose and often a mystery to the people suffering from it. Symptoms often include bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. Today we had the great Dr. Sofie Deforges-Bell on the show to educate us on what you can do to avoid it or heal if you've already been diagnosed.

ADHD is a major topic. Especially to those diagnosed with it. Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Or if we or our children are diagnosed, is there anything we can do to reverse it? We are super grateful to have had Dr. Arlene Dubier on the show to discuss it with us and offer some incredible advice. 

We had a great candid yet informational conversation with Dr. Victoria Laliberte ND to discuss all things periods, the menstrual cycle, ovulation and what partners can do to help ease painful periods. This episode was more conversational as Mark, Calvin and Katie jumped in as well. We all learned a lot and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy.

With the New Year just around the corner and with that, many lofty resolutions, we felt what better time to dig deeper into one of the more controversial diets around, the Keto diet.  Today we have the fantastic Dr. Morgan Ramsay with us to break down the Keto diet. The good, the bad, and what to look out for if you're considering this diet in 2021. 

We left the mics running a little longer after our last podcast with the fantastic Dr. Maille Devlin. Listen in as Mark, Max, Calvin and Maille candidly discuss topics like Pizza Pop hangovers and sleepless nights with newborns. Hope you enjoy.