Integrative You Radio with Dr. Nicole Rivera

This week we bring you yet another informative episode on Integrative Wellness Radio about Autoimmune Gut Conditions. There are a lot of false beliefs when it comes down to autoimmune conditions. Dr. Nicole sheds light and navigates us through some of the leading factors causing gut conditions, from parasites to Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in this day and age. Listen as she gives us more insigh...

Mold toxicity and hormonal imbalances go hand in hand. This week on Integrative wellness radio we are talking about mold toxicity and how it affects the hormone levels. Dr. Nicole briefs us on why hormonal variations are normal and how the misinformation about it often leads to inaccurate diagnoses when in reality it is just mold toxicity affecting us.  Listen to the whole episode to learn more! I...

In honor of Lyme Awareness month, this week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we bring you a dedicated episode for those who have Lyme Disease. Dr. Nicole sheds light on how neurological Lyme can affect us and why this specific type of Lyme is difficult to properly identify with the limited testing that is commonly available. Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in learning more abou...

Managing your physical and mental well-being as well as a business can be a painstaking thing. In a collab last week, Dr. Nicole was hosted by Phil Rose of "Sparks By Ignium". In this episode, Phil speaks to the Doctor to help us better navigate through building your business and sustaining a perfect balance between your health and your business. Dr. Nicole shares some of the tips she has used alo...

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into Celiac Disease, what really is it vs. the perceived perception of the disease. Dr. Nicole clarifies the disease and the diagnostics behind it, as well as some of the flaws in the current way of diagnosing. Tune in we get a clearer picture behind the right testing If you’re ever diagnosed. Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nico...

We're kicking off the upcoming month with the topic of Lyme disease. Through the lens of Integrative wellness, Lyme disease is not uncommon. But today on Integrative Wellness Radio along with our host & integrative health practitioner Dr. Nicole, we dive a bit further into what Lyme disease really is.  Dr. Nicole talks about some of the misconceptions about Lyme disease and how sometimes conve...

Infertility isn’t something that we should be ashamed of. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole walks us through how infertility is actually a lack of understanding about the hormones that are off in our body. She then gives us a detailed insight into why Infertility isn’t bad luck or bad genes. Tune in to the whole episode and gather knowledge on dealing with infertility and...

This month it’s all about toxicity. In the last episode on Integrative Wellness Radio, we dove into the toxicity found in our daily foods. Today we are piggybacking off of it and taking it a bit further to discuss and give you an insight into the correlation between toxicity and our day-to-day personal care products. With our markets flooded with cosmetics and other beauty products, it’s really di...

Toxicity is a hot topic discussed at any given time. However, there are some aspects of it that are less talked about, for example identifying where it is originating from and what is the right testing for it. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole navigates us through the types of toxicity found in our day-to-day food, where do they originate from and what type of adverse health effe...

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood and is used as energy by your cells. However low or high blood sugar levels are associated with a variety of serious health issues. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick talk about the connection between blood sugar and its effects on the brain. Both doctors dive into various symptoms and give us an insight i...

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Join Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers as they dive into the gut and brain connection. The duo discusses how our body is interconnected with all of our organs working as a whole. Tune in to more about the "control center" aka the brain and its relationship with the gut, more importantly, some things you can do on your own to help improve that connec...

Today on Integrative wellness radio, we continue the conversation with part 2 of the pain series with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick. Last week the duo talked about the emotional and physical ties to pain. In part 2 we go more into how infections can present themselves in the form of pain, in particular in the lower back and knee pain.  Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to...

Physical pain can be of all sorts and severities. But what’s common in all types of pain is that it is not linear or one-dimensional. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick dive into a two-part podcast on pain. In this part, the duo dissects how pain can stem from different avenues in our body from stress or emotional baggage we keep holding on to. Dr. Nick sheds light on w...

Addiction can come in all shapes and sizes: addiction to drugs, unhealthy foods, or even bad health practices. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole is shedding light on the topic of addiction with the question of “How” & “Why” addiction happens. She links it with how people with dopamine and other hormonal deficiencies stand a greater risk of falling victim to all sorts of addiction...

Feeling fatigued or never wake up feeling refreshed? Today on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole talks about how your sleep disorders might be connected to overwhelmed organs. She also discusses the different toxins, habits, and environmental factors that play a role in the quality and quantity of our sleep. The doctor then shares some real-life stories from her clinical practice and gives us...

Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio brings you an episode on the correlation between breast implant illness and mold toxicity. Dr. Nicole gives us a bird’s eye view of different types of implants and the adverse effects they can have on the human body long term. She also covers the many different ways breast implant illness can present itself and the impact the t...

On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, join Dr. Nicole as she sheds light on the topic of POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition where the heart rate increases on changing your posture, often causing dizziness or fainting. Once considered a very rare condition, Dr. Nicole explains why there is a huge influx of individuals (mostly women) with the disease today and wh...

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are joined by Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they dive into antibiotic resistance and why it is on the rise. Dr. Nicole identifies some of the chemicals that are contributing to the ineffectiveness of antibiotics AND impacting the bacterial diversity in our bodies. Dr. Nick shares some tips to help us reduce our daily exposure and briefs on how these toxins...

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses the infamous Keto Diet. While the Keto Diet has proven to be beneficial for weight loss, mental health, and repairing cells it might act as the complete opposite for individuals who have foundational health issues.  During this episode, she uncovers some of the adverse side effects that are often caused by the keto diet and det...

Feeling some extra baggage after the holidays? It might not be what you think. On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, the doctors explain that some of the extra pounds on the scale aren’t fat, but a result of inflammation caused by accumulated toxins in the body.  But what does that mean? What does toxic buildup look like? Dr. Nick dissects the human lymphatic system and gives us a deep in...

Today, on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick tackle one of the most common questions our society asks: how do we reverse or prevent aging? Dr. Nick discusses some holistic approaches to slow aging and gives us a scientific insight into how some of these tools and ways can rejuvenate us from the inside out. Dr. Nicole weighs in on some of our daily habits that might contribute to our...

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses why some of us have been failed by conventional medicine. She gives us a deep insight into why we hit plateaus with our health and how this failure causes us to question and doubt ourselves. Dr. Nicole takes us back to the time when she followed the “perfect” diet & supplement regime but still felt exhausted and continued to hi...

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss one of the most challenging things in life, bearing the loss of someone we love. The holidays can be an especially hard time for those dealing with grief. So with the holiday season upon us, the couple sheds light on why grief is the body’s normal response and how overcoming it can help us cherish the memories we mad...

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss the correlation between common symptoms and oral health that no one is talking about. The duo explains how your oral cavity is connected to all of your other body systems and details how this could be creating a ripple effect on your health. Listen in to find out how dental procedures play a role in the onset of symp...

Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio is giving you an episode on how to prepare for pregnancy. Dr. Nicole and her guest discuss the best nutrients to facilitate fertility, how you may need to detox before “trying”, and the all too common topic of infertility. Dr. Nicole explains the potential root causes of infertility & how mentally preparing for pregnancy is jus...