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Send a text We often hear about how diet plays a significant role in insulin resistance, but today, let's explore the equally important non-food factors. Sedentary Lifestyle and Lack of Physical Activity Chronic Stress and Cortisol Sleep Deprivation and Poor Sleep Quality Environmental Toxins and Endocrine Disruptors Genetics and Epigenetics For full show notes and information: https://health...

Send a text Chelsie, a nurse and toxin expert shared her personal journey into the holistic healing space and emphasized the importance of removing toxins from our bodies. She also discussed strategies for transitioning to non-toxic products and ways to clean up and replace common household cleaning supplies with safer alternatives. Andrea and Chelsie also discussed detoxing off toxins from the bo...

Send a text Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson and Dr Susan Fox discussed the topic of fertility, with Susan sharing her story and expertise. They explored lifestyle factors affecting fertility, the dangers of environmental toxins, and the importance of physical activity and sleep. They emphasized the role of self-reflection, mindfulness, and supportive relationships in maintaining healthy h...

Send a text Sandy, a nurse practitioner, shared her journey of starting a private practice focused on telehealth and in-person services for hormone balancing and medical weight loss during the pandemic. She also shared her personal health journey, including her success with a gluten-free diet, struggles with autoimmune issues and weight gain, and recent Covid-19 diagnosis with dysautonomia. She is...

Send a text Check out the latest Holistic Health Bites podcast interview featuring Lisa Goldberg, a nutrition and weight loss expert.  Lisa emphasized the importance of habit, behavior, and mindset change in weight loss, rather than just altering the type of food consumed. She also highlighted the psychological and societal factors that contribute to overeating and poor eating habits.  The convers...

Send a text Welcome back to the Holistic Health Bites podcast and our first bite sized episode of 2024! Today I want you to take a few minutes to reflect on the last year, so we can make a strategic plan in 2024.  Grab your pen and paper and let's dive in! For 2023: what went well and what didn't go well.  Don't skip the positive!  Start with what went well to prime your brain for t...

Send a text I want to take a few minutes to help you identify the missing puzzle pieces that might be causing your current health struggles, whether it's with weight, energy, joint pain, headaches, digestive issues, or anything else. For full show notes and information, click here .  Ready to address the cause of your health challenges with a long term, natural solution?  Book a free con...

Send a text On this episode, I am interviewing long time physician and Psychiatrist Dr. Fred Moss.   Dr Moss shares his journey to becoming a psychiatrist and his ultimate transition from pharmaceutical interventions to lifestyle and community based interventions.  For full show notes and info, click here . To connect with Dr Fred: drfred360.com   welcometohumanity.net Ready to address the cause o...

Send a text On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast I was joined by multiple best selling author Gin Stephens.  Gin has written several books on living a healthy lifestyle by incorporating intermittent fasting.  She has a brand new book coming out December 26th that gives a simple, 28 day, day-by-day plan to incorporate intermittent fasting into your life. Preorder Gin's new book...

Send a text Most of us have heard of fatty liver being associated with alcoholism or consumption of large quantities of alcohol.  But this isn’t the only cause of fatty liver.  The vast majority of fatty liver cases today are not related to alcohol consumption, but rather due to metabolic changes in the liver (and throughout the body).  This is referred to as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or M...

Send a text A cancer journey with Dr Melissa On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Grosboll, a retired chiropractor and cancer survivor. On this episode, she shares her journey of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and her subsequent research into exercise for cancer. She explains the importance of tailoring exercise programs for individuals going throug...

Send a text Benefits and Uses in Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Insulin Resistance Conditions 38 million people have diabetes. That’s 1 out of 10 people. Half of those people don’t know it.  98 million people have prediabetes.  That’s 1 of our 3 people!  80% of those people don’t know it.   These conditions are costing us $413 billion dollars in medical costs and lost work and wages.  These peo...

Send a text In the latest episode on Holistic Health Bites podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Susie Day about her inspiring journey with rheumatoid arthritis and her quest for alternative treatments. Susie shared her transformative experience of eliminating dairy from her diet, practicing mindfulness, and incorporating energy medicine and essential oils. These changes not only brought ab...

Send a text Metabolic health requires consideration for eating enough, without eating too much as both ends of the spectrum will interfere with proper cellular energy production.   Within eating enough, but not too much, comes WHAT to eat.   Today we’re discussing one strategy that works really well for a lot of my clients - especially those who struggle to give up entire food groups or tend to fe...

Send a text Charis, a former nurse, shares her journey from working in conventional healthcare to embracing a holistic approach. She discovered her passion for nursing while caring for her grandmother with cancer and later pursued further education in nutrition therapy to address her own health challenges, leading her to help others in their healing journeys. Charis shared the value of her backgro...

Send a text Coconut oil is not exempt from all of the controversy in nutrition - one week you’ll hear all the amazing benefits, the next week you’ll hear that it’s terrible for you and will cause all sorts of health problems.  What should you believe?  On this episode we’re going to break it down. For full show notes and information, click here .  Ready to address the cause of your health challeng...

Send a text In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Dustin Vaughan - former firefighter turned Integrative Sports Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist.  In this episode he shares details about how to prevent injuries, the importance of physical fitness, and how his treatment methods help recover optimal function after injuries.  For full show notes and information: click here . Ready to address the...

Send a text Protein is a hotly debated topic - too much is bad, you need more, you need plant based, no you need animal based…what should you do?  Protein is vital to health.  There are 20 amino acids that make up proteins. 9 must be obtained from food because we cannot make them.  This makes them essential.  When we consume protein, our digestive system breaks them down into the individual amino...

Send a text Nate, a former personal trainer, transitioned his focus from fitness to psychology and habits, aiming to support individuals in their pursuit of lasting health changes. Together, we explored the profound shift from merely chasing a number on the scale to prioritizing the development of healthy habits. We discussed our favorite resources and recommended books on habit formation while em...

Send a text  Today, we are talking about leaky gut, fatty liver, and FRUCTOSE.  These may seem like totally independent health challenges, but a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry shows the direct link!  We’ve all heard and can see that the rates of obesity have dramatically increased over the last several decades…but what you can’t see is the incidence of type 2 diabetes,...

Send a text In this episode, Andrea interviews Meghna Mistry.  Andrea and Meghna delved into the core principles of Ayurveda and how it distinguishes itself from Western medicine. They highlighted that Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health, focusing on the balance of doshas, or energy types, within the body. Treatments often include herbal remedies and lifestyle modifications aimed at resto...

Send a text Most of us have heard of blood sugar…and likely because you know someone who has type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, or struggles with hypoglycemia (or low blood sugar).  We all have sugar in our blood to varying levels based on what we’ve just eaten, how active we are, what type of activity we’re undergoing, and what else is happening inside our bodies - like fighting infections or deal...

Send a text Join me in this captivating episode as I sit down with Kaytee, a functional medicine dietitian, who candidly shares her personal journey of battling chronic GI symptoms and mental health issues. Together, we explore the profound connection between gut health and mental well-being, unveiling how this realization drove Kaytee to become a passionate advocate for those who are told they ha...

Send a text Today, we are talking about fasting.  We’re going to talk about what it is, what it is not, bust some myths, discuss some benefits and risks, who should NOT fast, who could benefit from fasting…all the things!  For full show notes and information, click here .   Ready to address the cause of your health challenges with a long term, natural solution?  Book a free consultation My pr...

Send a text In this episode, Amie Longmire shares her remarkable journey of surviving a traumatic accident and the challenges she encountered while advocating for her own health as a woman. Together we delve into the importance of asking tough questions, seeking answers, and taking an active role in one's healthcare journey. Discover the transformative healing benefits of Reiki and how it can...