EAT THIS with Lianne

Minerals are good for us ... most of them, anyway. Calcium, magnesium, chromium, and so many more! There are Marco Minerals and Micro Minerals . What's the difference? and what are they good for when it comes to your health? What foods should I eat? Well, we'll explore these questions and more on this episode of Eat This with Lianne. Please join us as we dive into the world of minerals and what yo...

Its RARE. ..but its happening on this episode of Eat This with Lianne ! Both Lianne and the always coveted, never at a loss for knowledge.. Dr Davis Brockenshire ...are in the same place, at the same time. So, we have taken full advantage and gathered some of YOUR questions that you have submitted and asked Dr B to give us his expert 2 cents...and as always...we got the whole payroll!  Join us! 

Have you ever experienced a genuine feeling of worry and nervousness when thinking ahead to a new job maybe? or even the next day? That's ANXIETY . Today, there is a diagnosed medical condition called Anxiety Disorder . This physiological condition varies in severity from person to person, and the symptoms are also varied. So what are triggers? What should we be looking for in opur own health that...

Movement of any kind that gets the heart pumping can seriously improve your mindset, mood, and overall health. Back in episode 108, we had world-class figure skater and Canadian icon Kurt Browning to get his impressions on a strength training regiment he had adopted called Isometrics . Along with Kurt, we welcomed the man who happens to be one of the leading names in isometric strength training an...

Have you heard the latest on Nitric Oxide ? Do you know what Nitric Oxide is? Do you care? To be honest its a molecule in our bodies that plays a big role in our heart heath, our immune function, our brain, and even our sexual prowess. Now do we have your attention? On this episode of Eat This with Lianne we have invited back the now infamous Dr. B to help us break down what it is? Why do you need...

Arthritis is a 21st Century epidemic! Now, the pain that comes from Arthritis and joint pain can be debilitating and can be the difference between living a good life and just living.  Now, there are different types of arthritis; so today, we will focus more on the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis rather than rheumatoid arthritis...and we have invited a pain expert to help us understand wher...

It's possible you take one or more supplements every day. We have talked at length, study after study, about all kinds of Natural Health Products or NHPs right here about their effectiveness in combination with good food and an overall healthy lifestyle. In Canada, NHPs are defined as naturally occurring substances used to restore or maintain good health. Whether it's capsules, creams, solutions,...

Your body is a whole ecosystem...cells of all kinds...and the number one way we keep it working well, and healthy...is through the food we put in our mouths! There's a lot going on in that environment of teeth and gums . Did you know there is a link between your mouth and situations like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease...and so much more. From bacteria to inflammation...root canals to fl...

There are health issues you go to your doctor for...and you may also see a Naturopath , an Osteopath , or maybe a Registered Nutritionist ...all in the name of trying to feel better. Have you ever heard of a Functional Medical Doctor (or Specialist)? These individuals come at health in how your body treats the root causes of disease and promotes wellness in each person.  From your brain to your be...

There are planes, trains, automobiles....and so many more ways to travel these days. And with those options comes many other options for sustenance...some healthy...most NOT . But with some careful planning and knowledge, there is no reason, no matter how or where you travel , that we can't fill our bodies with better choices.  On this episode of Eat This with Lianne, we'll chat how to travel in h...

We all know... FOOD IS MEDICINE ! Nutrition is exceptionally important to help prevent and cure disease. All the antioxidants found in colourful fruits and vegetables...and the macronutrients we get from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates...together with our own body's chemistry and makeup, combine to create what we hope to be a strong, balanced, and healthy life. There is a term out there called N...

If you're not feeling like your vibrant and kick-ass self, maybe you're running on fumes...you could be dealing with BURNOUT ! It's not just physical burnout of tiredness and exhaustion, it happens to your mind too, as much, if not more. The conversation typically has been about adrenal glands, but the conversation has matured really be about the hormonal orchestra of your HPA Axis.  This hypothal...

If you're a regular listener to Eat This with Lianne , you know the now infamous Dr. Davis Brockenshire ...or as we affectionately call him DR.B ! If you are new to Eat This, you need to get to know him! The answer is simple, but we believe it better that you listen, learn, and laugh along with us as we delve deep into the brain that astounds and amazes us on a regular basis. On this episode of Ea...

You may not want to listen to this episode while eating... you have been warned.  Parasites can live in your sinuses, eyes, ears, gall bladder... even your brain! They love warm, dark places, can be visible or invisible, and have a life span of up to 50 years. So, IF you pick one up, it could have been from your childhood, and they just now are rearing their ugly head(s). Now, what does that mean?...

Welcome to the "Kitchen Sink" of QUESTIONS episode...a plethora of your questions from weeks past about everything from chocolate to DNA testing to reading food labels and more. So, on this episode of Eat This with Lianne , we gather some of your questions and concerns and throw every little tidbit of knowledge we can back at you (including the KITCHEN SINK ) Show notes found on liannephillipson.c...

Salt gets a bad rap. Seriously... we have all grown up knowing that SALT is bad for us... right? WRONG. SALT has been demonized over the years when our bodies need the minerals from SALT. Whether it's fighting cramps or maybe a bad case of indigestion, and even high blood pressure tied to low salt levels in your body? It might, so it's worth a deeper dive to find the truth.  So, on this episode of...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Really look at your face...your features, your eyebrows, your eyes, your skin tone, the lines on your face...and even the location of your ears! As we age, these quirks that show up tell quite the story, both physiologically and psychologically. Our faces draw a roadmap to how healthy we are and also can show our experiences in life, including injury,...

I'm sure you've had an ANTI-histamine tablet. ...correct...?? Did you know it's not really fixing the issue, just blocking your body's ability to deal with the hormone called "Histamine? Interesting huh? Have you heard of Mass Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? Probably not. Bring in our resident genius, Functional Medicine expert, doctor extraordinaire, and good friend of the show Dr. Davis Brocken...

Lets take a step back to take a look at the most BASIC nutrients...also called MACRO-Nutrients . It's kinda the fuel we use to make it through the day. What is it? How much do we really need? where do they come from? Every mouthful we consume has some level of macro-nutrients ...fats, proteins, and carbohydrates...so it makes, on this episode of Eat This with Lianne , we delve deeper into these qu...

What is your relationship with meditation ? Lianne has dabbled in it for sure, and it truly changed her life. As a recovering " over-thinker ", it helped her to stop, and see clearer, where her life was. where she was personally, and where she was going. Meditation has many benefits. It has been found to relieve anxiety, boost immunity, improve cognitive function...and so much more. On this episod...

If you don't already know that sugar and processed foods aren't good for you? Welcome to the show ;) We're surrounded by it, bombarded by it ... so it's difficult to maintain a true focus on eating right. What if you could be held accountable for what you put in your mouth minutes after you consume it? For the past few weeks, Lianne and (Producer) Chris have had GLUCOSE monitors hacked into their...

Ever take a SAUNA ...or a cold blast in the shower?! Believe it or not, this teeter-totter of temperature is called contrast therapy and can actually prolong your life! The benefits of a few sessions each week in the heat and a few minutes a week in the cold may just be the secret to better mental and physical health. So, on this episode of Eat This with Lianne , we'll chat with Ryan Markham , the...

Hot Flashes! Headaches! Migraines! Rabid Weight Gain! Mood Swings! Dryness! Low libido...and more... doesn't that sound... AWFUL . It happens to so many women year after year, day after day. Is anyone doing something about it? The simple answer is YES. Peri-menopause and Menopause are topics that haven't been talked about nearly enough...and one major symptom is often overlooked for the physical m...

With all the diets, and endless aisles of food, fasting etc...how do you know what works for you!? Have you considered that maybe our body is trying to tell us, but we're just NOT LISTENING. There is so much info out there, and can overwhelm us all (even Lianne) and while we all want to feel better...maybe the best thing to do...is nothing at all?! So on this episode of Eat This with Lianne, we in...

To eat well...is to sleep well... Research proves it, but are we paying attention. Sleep can be huge piece in your journey to better health. There's REM sleep , deep sleep , sleep cycles , and so on... and with thousands of books, podcasts and stimulating content all based on "shut eye", it's no wonder we just tune most of it out to get more sleep. Sleep affects hormones, our genetics, our mood, o...