Ask Dr. Deanna

Do you have trouble eliminating sugar from your diet? Sugar is highly addictive, it is inflammatory in our bodies and it can be hard to say no to.  Here are some simple steps to help you transition to a sugar free life.   Timestamps: 1:05 - How much sugar does the average American consume? 2:45 - Benefits of sugar detox 4:58 - Read the label 7:00 - Against All Grain 8:56 - Quitting cold turkey --...

Timestamps: 1:31 - Foods that are nutrient rich 2:42 - The issue with glyphosate 6:10 - The truth about starch 10:41 - Snack ideas for kids -- 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! https://deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SH...

Timestamps: 1:36 - Why does sleep matter? 5:00 - Sleep hygiene 7:46 - Helpful sleep aids 9:53 - Medical conditions that lead to sleep 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 more info! https://deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHA...

Is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth derailing your health? Learn what the symptoms are, how to get tested and tips to help improve your gut health. Timestamps: 2:29 - Symptoms of SIBO 4:34 - Those with an increased risk of SIBO 7:27 - Testing your gut bacteria 10:55 - Pro-SIBO diet -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deanna...

In this episode we cover key self care tips to help you stay in balance, increase positivity, increase mood and energy to power you through your day. Timestamps: 2:44 - Its ok to take a personal day 4:56 - Fear robs life 5:59 - Exercise to gain those endorphins 6:39 - Love 8:17 - How much sleep you need varies from person to person 8:46 - Spend time with friends and family 9:08 - Make sure to take...

Timestamps: 1:00 - The health benefits of vitamin D 3:59 - K2: Vitamin D's little helper 6:23 - Get tested for vitamin D deficiency at your next doctor's appointment 8:52 - Dropping uric acid 10:01 - Vitamin D supplements -- 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! https://deannaholdren...

Learn how to protect your DNA, fight free radical damage and improve health with antioxidant therapy. Timestamps: 2:04 - What should I eat to get antioxidants? 3:51 - Benefits of cooking "Real Food" 6:12 - What antioxidants can do to your health and brain -- 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 fo...

Timestamps: 1:23 - How does healthy fat help your body? 2:42 - Trans Fats: The bad guys 4:37 - Saturated Fats: The safe fat 8:41 - Stay away from "Dirty Fat" -- 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! https://deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review...

Learn the 4 R’s necessary to reverse leaky gut syndrome. Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, and Repair for better health! Timestamps: 3:17 - Leaky gut moving past just stomach issues 5:59 - How to repair leaky gut 8:58 - Rejuvenating stomach lining 10:54 - Reducing carbohydrates -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and connect with me on my personal account @deannaholdren Check...

Ever wonder why you feel exhausted in the afternoon? Many people think feeling tired during their work day is normal. But it’s not! Learn simple steps to increase energy and power you through your day. Timestamps: 2:01 - Identifying the source of fatigue 3:26 - Eliminate processed food 4:29 - Food as medicine 7:44 - Oxidative Stress -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and...

In this episode learn tips to support and rejuvenate your immune system naturally.  Timestamps: 1:56 - Food is one of the most powerful medicines 4:18 - Rest 6:02 - Exercise 8:26 - Spices to help your gut 9:45 - "All disease comes back to 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 the website for more i...

Learn how to dramatically improve or even reduce chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes and obesity with lifestyle medicine. Timestamps: 2:01 - Purpose of stored energy 3:53 - Identifying sugar intake 7:13 - Reduce your carb intake 8:56 - Get moving -- 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 fo...

3:08 - The dangers of dead cells 4:16 - Clean & Green 7:19 - Nutrition Assessment 9:59 - Helpful supplements 11:17 - 80/20 Detox -- 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! https://deannaholdren.com Show Support: If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE thi...

Could mold toxicity be the cause of some of your health issues? Join naturopath Patty Shipley to learn more about identifying hidden infections that can derail our health.  Timestamps: 1:43 - Where are we exposed to environmental toxins? 3:43 - The dangers of mold toxicity 5:44 - Symptoms of mold toxicity 10:44 - Getting tested for mold toxicity 13:13 - Getting mold out of your system -- Let's Con...

Learn how to use intermittent fasting as a tool to reach your weight loss goals. Learn practical tips and the science behind intermittent fasting. Timestamps: 2:04 - How to burn fat instead of burning sugar 4:20 - What goes on in your body during fasting 7:50 - Deanna's Fasting schedule 11:40 - How much water to drink while fasting -- Let's Connect! To get more info and updates on the podcast and...

Small daily changes can have a powerful impact on weight loss. Learn the 3 changes Dr Dwight Bryan, founder of Becoming Optimal You, embraced to lose 150# and turn his health around. Timestamps: [0:31] How Deanna met Dr. Bryan. [2:03] Dr. Bryan's story and weight loss journey. [9:25] What is one piece of advice for someone struggling with morbid obesity? [12:40] What's in it for me? The physical a...

Learn how to use intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet to lose weight and reverse insulin resistance with special guest Dr Linda Jeffrey. Timestamps: [1:11] The latest findings on insulin resistance. [6:12] What do we do about this issue? Decide to lower our insulin levels so that less fat is stored. [6:43] How do we do that? [7:51] Protein actually spike glucose levels. [8:59] Do fats spike y...

Sometimes it's not you and sometimes it's not me, it really is your biochemistry. Learn more about genetic "snips" or defects, if you will, that impact our mental health Timestamps: [2:10] Nutrients involved in anxiety and depression. [4:33] A B12 deficiency. [6:00] Gut dysbiosis and poor absorption. [7:57] MTHFR [11:04] Herbs that can help with anxiety. -- Let's Connect! To get more info and upda...

If you struggle with PMS, hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, fatigue, or PCOS listen up as I tackle these and other common hormone imbalance issues. Timestamps: [0:38] Hormone balance and other issues people struggle with. [2:09] How hormones are supposed to work. [3:58] More estrogen than progesterone. [5:52] Cosmetics can contain chemicals that can throw off hormone levels. [6:42] How weight pl...

Learn how to give your body a break with alternative ways to reduce inflammation and tackle arthritis. Timestamps: [3:51] What is inflammation exactly? [5:20] What can cause inflammation? [5:36] Diet contributes largely to inflammation. [7:50] Autoimmune and leaky gut can contribute. [10:15] Elimination and supplementation. [11:07] Diet soda and how your body reacts. -- Let's Connect! To get more...

Have you tried all the plans but still can't seem to shed the pounds? This episode is for you! Timestamps: [0:29] Weight loss and a few ways to deal with it. [1:23] What is insulin and insulin resistance? [2:49] Blood sugar monitoring is not just for people with diabetes. [4:55] The ketogenic diet. [7:40] Intermittent fasting and how it can be utilized. [9:55] The glycemic index can help you learn...

Learn how gut dysbiosis may be negatively affecting your health and what to do to restore microbiome balance. Timestamps: [1:39] Gut root/gut rot - The symptoms [3:44] How better nutritional choices and gut health helped a second grader's behavior. [5:43] Gluten can cause "intestinal road rash" in some people. [8:05] The gut-brain connection, and how everything is linked. [9:49] Your body can repa...

Welcome to the Ask Dr Deanna Show. What is lifestyle medicine/functional medicine and how to use it as a transformation tool. Timestamps: [2:14] Functional medicine means treating you as a whole. [3:12] Eliminating foods groups from your diet may not always be option. [5:36] Malnutrition can sometimes be at the root of disease. [6:25] Small changes can add up to big results over time. -- Let's Con...

Welcome to the Ask Dr. Deanna Podcast! Tune in every Monday for the answers to all your questions regarding your health! You can find me @deannaholdren and submit any questions you have, which could get answered on the show. -- 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! https://deannahold...