Alpha Health & Wellness Radio

I can tell why so many health and wellness lovers LOVE Costa Rica. I sit down with my husband, Nick and we take you through our last week recap in Costa Rica--our full itinerary, what we were looking for our of the trip, where we stayed, what we ate, the bluezones, what we loved and why we are taking back the pura vida lifestyle If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want t...

Our adrenals are crucial for energy production, thyroid health, hormone production, mood and circadian rhythm. If you want to have better hormone balance you'll want to follow these 3 (threw in a 4th) tips to better support! Support healthy + balanced cortisol levels and love on your nervous system with these tips If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue...

One of my first episodes (episode 3) was on the vegetable oils. Unfortunately that episode was removed, so 4 years later I am re-doing that original episode and diving into more things I have learned from clinical and personal experience! Tons of literature and research on seed oils linked here If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue learning more,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Diving into many different aspects of gut health today! -histamines in the gut -healing gastritis -blood in stool -reflux. treatment alternatives and root cause -breakouts on probiotics -parasites -best foods for bloating -H pylori -immunity and the gut If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue learning more,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the Alpha Health Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Creatine supplementation is one of the most well researched supplements on the market. The benefits don't stop at athletic and fitness performance, some literature is even showing cognitive benefits. In this episode I dive into what is creatine, where do we get it, how it works and what types of activity is is most beneficial for. This episode also touches on the benefits of zone 2 cardio as w...

Today’s episode dives into our primitive instincts to heal, reduce chronic tension and trauma in the body with expert Dr. Monica Lesslie Devoting her life to creating a full spectrum skill set, Monica is exploring the human potential around the globe through assisting in PT service projects for children with disabilities in Antigua, studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, volunteering with...

THE ORIGINAL EPISODE (from July 2020 GOT DELETED/take down) so we are resharing! Today I am diving into all things gut health! Our gut holds 70-80% of our immune system. In today's episode I talk about: What gut health means Some of my favorite healing foods and herbs How diet and lifestyle impact the gut How to optimize gut health  Inflammatory foods Leaky gut Stress and the gut Let's con...

Red light therapy has been all the rage--should you get a device or not? The truth is, we can get NATURAL red light from the sun. But in the winter months and areas that aren't seeing the sun as often, red light therapy can be a phenomenal way to reap the benefits like: -energy -circadian rhythm -skin health and wound healing -mood and anxiety -healthy sleep and so much more. Be sure to tune i...

Most of us are familiar with probiotics and how they work to support the gut, but do you know how they work with pre and post biotics? Postbiotics are a new form of fermented dead probiotics that can work to create a healthy balance of good bacteria (can be great for SIBO and h.pylori) while the prebiotics work to feed and support a healthy and diverse population of bacteria in the gut. Tune in to...

In this episode I dive into what I learned with a whole year no alcohol despite tons of travel, weddings, and social gatherings. I also share how this journey has helped me find a sense of community and purpose that otherwise was lacking a bit. Learn more about future social wellness events and retreats --Spring FLX retreat May 16-19 tickets go on sale Jan 12th 11am EST Join an online community of...

Welcome back and Happy New Year! In the new year, many people think they need cleansing or crazy detoxes and I am of the mindset that majority of the time I like to live a lifestyle that you don't need to cleanse from. I also am a huge fan of incorporating daily habits to support healthy detox like herbs/teas, dry brushing, food as medicine, sweating and using therapies like sauna or hot baths...

Welcome to the final episode of 2023. In this episode I talk about the upcoming para and gut cleanse I am doing with my membership starting in January! I also dive into health trends I saw a lot this past year in practice as well as some of my favorite podcast episodes from this year. Thanks so much for tuning in this year--see you in 2024! Summit a question or topic for a future podcast Checkout...

Struggle to Meditate? Feel like your mind can't stop thinking about the constant to-dos? Today's episode talks about how and where to start with meditation, how it can improve sleep, stress, productivity, motivation, focus and so much more! At the end I walk you through a 7 min guided meditation/body scan for reducing tension and promoting relaxation! The guided meditation starts at 7:35 I...

Low T keeping you down? Struggling with slow metabolism, weight gain, muscle loss, low energy, lack of libido or just not feeling like yourself? Tune into today's episode to learn more about root causes for low testosterone and go through a female and male case study! Interested in working together, learn more here If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue...

Feeling the impact of time change this week since turning the clocks back? Or do you ever get jet lag from travel? Today's episode dives into circadian rhythm support that is especially crucial during the darker months of fall and winter. Restore your energy, productivity and mood with these simple and easy to implement tips! Ra optics blue light blockers (discount drhalie) Red light I use (di...

ALL things hormones, gut and skin healing answered in today's episode. Some topics covered: -Eating whole foods and still getting bloating -breakouts during ovulation -terrible cramps -gut healing and hashimotos -reflux before period -eating something before morning workout (checkout my full deep dive into this on episode 163) -Thoughts on colostrum (the one I use is linked here, code drhalie)...

Today's episode dives down into how my whole journey started with chiropractic. I also share tips to look for when searching for a practitioner since that is something I get asked a lot! Book an appointment to see me for chiropractic care or cupping If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue learning more,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the Alpha Health Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

In this episode, we tackle the topic of menopause and delve straight into addressing hormone imbalances at their root. Menopause can bring about hormonal shifts that affect overall well-being, but we've got you covered with practical strategies and expert insights. Tune in to discover actionable steps to rebalance hormones naturally, ensuring a smoother journey through this transformative phas...

As the seasons change, so should our foods. I like to think of our digestive system like a fire, inspired by Chinese medicine, and it makes sense! If you struggle with slow digestion, bloating, slow gut motility, constipation or just feeling blah after you eat--checkout the tangible tips on how to use certain foods in each season to better support your digestive fire to get the most amount out of...

Today's episode is bring it back to basics! Today we discuss no matter your unique eating habits, what are some basics to building a healthy and nutrient dense plate. Every time we eat, we should strive to build as much nutrition into that meal as we can, and in this episode I share my favorite tips on how we can do that. If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to c...

Is fasting something that everyone should do? If you do it, how can you do it without disrupting hormones and supporting your own specific needs. It seems to be that there can be two camps, we should never ever fast or camp 2, fasting is great and the more the better. I tend to be somewhere in the middle. Today's episode offers a nuanced approach to a very complex topic. If you want to learn m...

Today's podcast dives into listener questions! -Cholesterol levels, what is important to look at, what levels are helpful in functional medicine and causes of high cholesterol -Castor oil pack questions ( get the castor oil pack I use and recommend here) -Eczema in breastfed baby: potential food triggers and healing the gut -Post surgery recovery -Heart burn Reach out to me on instagram or via...

Ashely Nordman the CEO and founder of AN Skin + Beauty, a mom and someone I am lucky to call a good friend! She is passionate about all things health, wellness, lifestyle and skincare. In a previous episode with Ash, we dive into her skin healing journey, click here to listen In today's episode we dive into all the CEO and business owner tips and of course we have to talk about all things skin...

Today's episode breaks down the most common forms of functional testing I use in my practice and in what situations might be best for each specific test. Be sure the checkout previous episodes I have done on DUTCH testing and stool testing to learn more! To checkout some of the tests mentioned in today's episode, click here To work through my parasite protocol, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the Alpha Healt...

Jordan Dixon joins me on the podcast today discussing the what a doula is, the benefits and things to look for in a doula if you are considering. We also discuss her miscarriage journey and her pathway to healing in the hopes that she can help someone going through a similar feat. Connect with Jordan on instagram @themodernholistic If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and wan...