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Gallstones and gallbladder issues are prevalent in society now days --- The world gastroenterology organization calls is a 'Global burden'. Many will see no symptoms of gallstones and many will be inflicted with severe pain :( . In this weeks podcast we hope to shine a bit of light on what gallstones are, the stages and types of gallstones. And some natural preventative measures. Please be sure to...

Choosing a MULTIVITAMIN can be a pain or even choosing a good quality supplement -- I'm constantly getting asked 'is this any good?'. So I put together a podcast episode that would help guide you though, whats a good form of a certain vitamin or mineral, and what to look for when purchasing a good multivitamin. Use this episode as a source of reference and please share with anyone you feel may ben...

Last week in part 1 of The missing link we looked at what might be slowing down or putting handbrakes on your results....this week we put further emphasis on that missing link or the components you may be missing in your diet and lifestyle -- and how they are SO important for cellular health, hormones and thus fat burning. Remember sharing is caring! Please share with anyone you feel needs a littl...

Your working your butt off in the gym and you think your eating is 'good' -- yet your not seeing the results you want or deserve. Why? In this weeks podcast we look at what the missing link could be and how important it is for you to enforce changes in the body. Check it out and please feel free to share with someone you feel may benefit from this weeks episode.

What if I told you the simple act of getting more OXYGEN into your body could increase your FAT BURNING abilities? Or that the right kind of oxygen could improve LEPTIN RESISTANCE? Well vitamin O may in fact be the one essential nutrient your body is not getting enough of and because of this you are not seeing the results you desire. Find out more in this weeks podcast and REMEMBER, sharing is car...

Humans are complicated and there are so many overlapping factors that regulate your metabolism, hunger and cravings. This podcast will explain some of the gut-brain signals that regulate hunger, cravings and metabolism; leptin, neuropeptide Y, cholecystokinin and ghrelin specifically. Because when we KNOW better, we are better equipped at understanding why we make good or bad choices in regards to...

Acid reflux can effect even the best of us and can be even more of a pain around the holidays with the extra food, alcohol and stress. Prevention is always key but just in case you need -- I have included some natural aids you can implement to ease your discomfort. Check out this BONUS EPISODE where we look to understand acid reflux.

It has been known for decades that gut bacteria synthesize essential vitamins and amino acids and help degrade toxins. But during the past decade, it has become clear that the influence of the microbiome on health and weight may be even more profound than we thought. Check out this weeks podcast where we look at how the different gut bugs may be slowing down your results or putting a stop to it al...

In this weeks episode we are looking at Branch Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs -- how they work and how they may be slowing down your fat loss results. To my surprise, not as many people as I thought, know about BCAAs. So hopefully this podcast and its topics will continue to be an education resource for people to refer back to as they need :).

Estrogen dominant fat tissue or stubborn fat can be a pain. It starts less than 2mm under the skin and has a terrible blood and nerve supply -- this makes it resistant to diet, exercise and supplementation. In this weeks podcast we look at those love handles and why they are so difficult to get rid of.

Rates of cancer, unfortunately have been trending upwards at a scary rate and its clear that we need to turn our focus more towards prevention. There are of course, MANY health aspects to consider in cancer prevention, but in this podcast we are just focusing on the top cancer fighting foods.

Studies show that inflammation is one of the main driving factors behind illness and disease, due to its ability to damage cells and slow down functions in the body. O, this week we are looking at some of the best ANTI-INFLAMMATORY foods -- how they work and how you can easily integrate into your days to bring down and protect your body from inflammation.

In part 1 of this podcast series on cold and flu season, we looked at lifestyle and nutrition interventions to support your immune --- this week we are looking at supplements including herbs, adaptogens and other household ingredients that you can use to support your immune system this season.

'Tis the season.......COLD AND FLU season that is. And its about time you started to support your immune system instead of fighting it. Lets make those cold and flu symptoms a little lighter and shorter. Part one of this podcast looks at how to support the immune through your lifestyle.

Stress is SO much more than just an invisible 'emotion'. Stress can have a huge impact on your body, in particular hormones and nutrient deficiencies. So this weeks podcast we look at the viscous cycle that occurs in your body when there is a stress and why you may not be getting the results you want through your diet and exercise.

You may not feel the title of this podcast is going to be useful to you buy you will be surprised --- Vitex is a very powerful herb and in this weeks podcast we look at how I use it to help with PMS, to regulate periods and support sleep.

What exactly does the immune system do? When we talk about certain topics in health it is important to understand what we are talking about an how it works. The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. It is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. Check out this weeks podcast where we look at how the 2 s...

Did you know there are 6 members in 'The Biotics Family'?! Most people know of the antibiotics, prebiotics and probiotics but not of the other members --- postbiotics, modbiotics and symbiotics. Check out this weeks podcast where we discuss how each of these work and how they play a part in your health.

There are many stages of intermittent fasting that we must go through while our body adapts to this new lifestyle. Some people will go through all stages and some will only visit a few. In this weeks podcast we look lightheartedly at what each stage means. Remember, sharing is caring - if you know anyone that may benefit for the information in these podcasts, please share. Lets change the world to...

This week we are revisiting Collagen and giving you some back story on Collagen, a bit more education about what it is, where it comes from, how you lose Collagen, what affects Collagen, Collagen and your gut and how Collagen relates to vitamin deficiencies. So if you have been looking for more information on Collagen or wondering weather or not this is a supplement for you - hopefully this weeks...

There are some things I wish my mom had told me when I was younger - about the long term implications of not taking care of my body. A conversation with a client about long term body dis-morphia and skin damage is what spawned the topic for this weeks podcast. If you are struggling to talk to a kid or teen about their weight or health then this podcast might just be the answer.

I hope that with this podcast we can clear up some of the misunderstandings about pH in the body - acidity and alkalinity and their places in good health. Balance is important especially in pH.

Did you know that if you experience constipation instead of lose stools or feel wired/anxious after taking a high dose of vitamin C , can be a sign of adrenal issues?! And that the adrenals play a part if everything from your weight to your blood pressure. Its important to know some of your anatomy or body, and this weeks podcast aims to do just that --- teach you about the adrenals.

90% of your microbiome is made up of two phylum’s, the Firmicutes, and the Bacteroides. There is a lot of research going into these two bacteria because the more we learn about gut health, the more links there are to obesity and disease epidemics --- check out this weeks podcast as we chat a bit more about these two bugs and how they work.

This week, I'm sure i will get some backlash for this podcast because it is a sensitive subject ---- but I want to discuss an emerging trend that states that 'being over weight does not necessarily mean you are not healthy'. I feel this is an important topic and I want people to have the correct information. I am in no way promoting 'skinniness' but I am always promoting 'health first'.