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I wrote a couple articles on the topics (  https://www.alter.health/post/stop-taking-collagen-drinking-bone-broth-pt-1-of-2 & https://www.alter.health/post/stop-taking-collagen-drinking-bone-broth-do-this-instead-pt-2-of-2 ) but we wanted to dive deeper to discuss the potential dangers of collagen.  This episode was truly jam packed with information! After recording, I literally felt out of br...

You guys might know who I (Dr. Benjamin) Am... sort of. In this episode, hopefully you are able to get to know me on a more intimate level. That is the intention of this conversation anyhow. It was a stretch to open up and share myself a littler bit more vulnerably, but it is an action step that I've been wanting to take in the spirit of creating a more connected Healing Community ( https://a...

In this episode I share a story about how water (hydrotherapy) saved my life, specifically by supporting an advanced infection in self-resolving.​ ​ We also dive into other hydrotherapy applications that can be helpful in supporting the body from healing acute or chronic conditions. For a deeper dive into the "HOW TO" of hydrotherapy, definitely check out a recent video we published on Y...

Jeevan was actually my roommate for some time during medical school! She studied in the Classical Chinese Medicine program at NCNM, where I was in the Naturopathic Medical program. I loved reconnecting with her and having this conversation where we were able to dive into her amazingly unique flavor of holistic healing that she offers her clients and patients. Her focus is embodiment and womb care...

This was a rich episode. Authentic. Vulnerable. Deep. We talk about criticism and judgement as a way of self-sabotage. While it's common to consider how we can criticize or judge others people, situations, or circumstances, when it comes down to it, all criticism is self-criticism.   Some highlights include... Dr. Susanna's share of her insight The physical, mental, emotional, and spirit...

Though Dr. Erin and I went to medical school together, our paths didn't cross much. Turns out our paths have much in common! We are both "alternative" alternative health care providers. We both have a deep connection with our own healing path and desire to support people from a truly holistic foundation. And, we have both married ourselves! Dr. Erin shares much of her journey and li...

In this episode, we take natural beauty and body care a step further and dive into the big topic of Acne! Acne is the most common skin condition that the vast majority of the population deals with at least briefly over the course of life. Many suffer extensively. While the medical community has some things straight, there is much lacking in the conventional approach to acne. Here we talk about the...

This episode is where Dr. Susanna naturally shines! Natural Beauty and Body Care... she walks the walk and talks the talk. Well, I guess we both do, but given the pressures on women today to "Be Beautiful" in our world, Dr. Susanna brings her unique approach to the topic of beauty. Some topics discussed... Why topical protocols don't create sustainable beauty How "The Caveman M...

Chuck Carroll has one of the most dramatic and inspiring weight loss stories I've ever heard, and I am grateful to connect with him in service of sharing this story with the greater world! At just 5' 6'' Chuck tipped the scales at 420 pounds at age 27. He tried all sorts of diets and programs, and in desperation, he turned to the gastric bypass procedure as a last resort. Most...

We're in New York! And, energetically feeling a bit drained. That tends to happen to me (Benjamin) in big cities. We thought it was a good opportunity to tackle this topic of energy and how we can be energetically influenced by our environment.   The intention of this conversation is to empower you to access your innate resilience in approaching what may be energetically challenging environme...

What do you get when you combine two vegan doctor Benjamins...?   One great conversation!   I so enjoyed having Dr. Benjamin Benulis as a guest on the podcast. He's a real humble guy with an inspirational healing story.    In this conversation we focus on Dr. Ben's story coming into the filed of holistic medicine after a career change via the path of chiropractic training and education....

Ironically, we haven't talked all too much about mindfulness, mental health, and mindset, despite the fact that it is integral piece of our clinical practice! WHY is it so important?  When aiming to treat the cause of disease, there is so often a significant cause that is beyond physical. What I mean there is only so many juices, smoothies, supplements, and protocols that can be done to suppo...

CBD is a HOT topic in the health and wellness industry. If you are confused and overwhelmed by the products and hype, you are not alone.... in fact, I find myself being confused as well! There is so much science and research currently being done to dig into the mechanisms CBD and other cannabinoids inside the human body. It turns out, as is the case with most every natural substance, that what we...

This is a huge topic that we have dabbled in before (check out the blog serious entitled Autoimmunity Goes Viral - or podcast episodes 65, 67, and 69) https://www.alter.health/blog/autoimmunity-goes-viral-1 https://www.alter.health/episode65 https://www.alter.health/episode67 https://www.alter.health/episode69   In this episode we talk about the nature of viruses and their relationship with human...

I met Edward recently here in Colorado at an even where Dr. Fuhrman was speaking in Carbondale. When he stood up to share a bit of his journey in the realm of vegan fitness and nutrition, I thought this guy sounds like he's got a great story to share! We were a bit all over the place in terms of the flow of the conversation. Between talks of vegan communes, track and field athletics, and tapp...

We've done a number of talks on gut health, and for good reason! We know that health starts in the gut, so even if you aren't experiencing and gas, bloating, or digestive issues, maintaining optimal gut health is key to maintain health and wellness in your life in general.   We recorded episodes recently on Antibiotics/Probiotics, GMOs and Glyphosate, Mineral Deficiency, and SIBO - all o...

Dr. Saine s an inspirational being and a wonderful naturopathic doctor. He has taught me a lot personally about the art and science of naturopathic medicine, and the path to homeopathic mastery. He has also helped me heal from an acute infection brought about by a spider bite (more on that another time...)! Dr. Saine is a busy guy, always either teaching or learning, so I am grateful to sit down a...

YES! You should. Human beings have cleansed in some way  throughout history. It has always been seasonal, since around this time of year stored food would tend to deplete and humans would be in a period of famine as spring crops were just starting to sprout. Nowadays, we are obviously not in any sort of famine! And, we don't need to intentionally create famine. In this episode we talk about s...

Dr. Jaffe is a wealth of knowledge and experience. While we could have talked for hours upon hours about this topic or any other, we flew through the deep conversation on environmental toxicants... (by the way, the word toxicant describes a chemical in the environment compared to toxin which describes a naturally occurring substance that has toxic effects in the body, i.e. aflatoxin from mold) We...

  There's been a lot of "drama" in the vegan, plant based world lately... at least from my perspective. Of course Rawvana is no longer vegan, and so many other vegan youtube stars have followed suit. I don't put much weight into these individuals who come to their nutrition without any sort of solid professional advice. The fact of the matter is that a whole food plant based ve...

I was interviewed on Jon's Hol Truth Podcast recently (though the episode has not yet been released!) where I was talking about my expertise in Mind Body Medicine. Here, the tables have turned as Jon brings a topic that he is passionate about onto my podcast: SLOW FOOD. "Slow Food" can mean any number of things. It is obviously the opposite of Fast Food, but what more does it entail...

SIBO, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, is such a popular diagnosis these days...   The fact of the matter is that it is NOT a diagnosis, but a laboratory finding the signifies an underlying deeper imbalance. FUN FACT: The SIBO breath test was actually developed at my alma mater, National College of Natural Medicine In this conversation we speak to what's really causing symptoms of SIBO...

This conversation with Wendy is my first exposure to her work. She is such a special person!   When I learned about her work as an Eidetics practitioner, I was intrigued... I have been exposed to SO many practices and processes with regard to spiritual and psychological inquiry from meditation, to emotional freedom technique, to neurolingustic programming, to psychoanalysis, to dream work, to soma...

The answer to this question is YES... you are.... but it's not your fault! FOOD IS MEDICINE... but, food today is not the same as it used to be. Our soils are depleted from minerals, and as a result, the medicinal properties of our food has largely been stripped away. For more on how GMOs and Glyphosate contribute to this, listen to this episode ( https://www.alter.health/episode79 ) or read...

Dr. Susanna is no stranger to the Alter Your Health Podcast ! I'm excited to sit down and pick her brain about one of her areas of expertise: women's health and holistic pelvic care. In this conversation we just focused on Holistic Pelvic Care, a physical therapy to support the natural healing from many acute and chronic conditions.  Here are some things I learned...  What exactly is Hol...