Medicine in the Kitchen

As we are coming to the last weeks of winter, it seems like a good time to talk about seasonal affective disorder, which is also known as winter depression. We talk about some ways to help manage it and end up talking quite a bit about vitamin D.  As always, let us know what you think, rate, and comment as it helps us grow. Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com & w...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Angelika from Green Door about those 36 questions that supposedly make you fall in love. Listen to the episode to find out if it really works. We also talk about the importance of intimacy and vulnerability in any relationship, as well as looking into each other's eyes and asking each other questions. We hope this episode makes your Valentine's...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Gautam from Astro Science about the science of astrology, how the stars can guide us in getting to know ourselves and our life purpose, and how astrology may even be able to tell us some things about our physical health. We were surprised to learn about the differences between Western and Vedic horoscopes and about how much detail goes into a V...

This week we have Simona joining us from Bali to talk about the sacred powers of water, how it heals, revitalizes, and brings life.  We discuss water in a more TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) view as well as the scientific points. We discuss different types of water such as alkaline, reverse osmosis, and kangen water.  Not all water is the same and we are going to break through some m...

This episode we're talking all about winter, the season associated with the kidney and bladder meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We chat about tips for supporting your kidneys and staying healthy in the winter. Pst...did you know that the kidneys are seen as the root of life in TCM? We chat all about that too! You're also welcome to join our mini debate on how much salt to eat.&nbsp...

This week we have an expert come to talk about FAM and menstrual cycles. If you do not have female reproductive organs, we encourage you to listen and learn about them, as there are many things even those of us who own those organs don’t know about it. We are truly grateful to have another podcaster Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND share her knowledge with all of us. As always, let us know what you think,...

This week we're talking about stories and how they affect our health. We cover everything from fairytales and mythology to the stories we tell ourselves everyday. We even chat about an unexpected way growing up reading Harry Potter gives you an advantage. What have you learned from stories? As always, let us know what you think, rate, and comment as it helps us grow. Happy Healing! For more info v...

Surprise an episode where don’t even mention ginger, I know shocking! What’s even more shocking is finding out what is hidden in our beauty products and even those that claim to be clean and healthy aren’t as clean as we would like. Who knew we were making a science experiment right on our face! We are so blessed to have a makeup artist and beauty guru Renee Tobin to bring to light the truth and b...

This episode is interactive! We thought an interactive game would be a fun way to learn about the organs of elimination, how they help your body clear out unwanted toxins, and how you can best support them. Geazul may even give you some of her secrets to being like a vampire and staying forever young. Let us know what you think about the interactive episode style. If you like it, we may do more! A...

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming back our favorite plant guru Allanah owner of Tropho Nourishment.  We had a wonderful time learning about all the different ways to use our senses when it comes to harvesting and using herbs and spices for medicinal purposes. Even with the little bit of internet trouble, it did not diminish the excitement we all experienced as we recorded this episod...

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming back Eli from Season 1 to chat about weight loss supplements. We hope this episode brings some clarity to navigating the risks and benefits of weight loss supplements and inspires some empowering self-love.  As always, let us know what you think, rate, and comment as it helps us grow. Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com &amp...

This week we talk a bit more on Traditional Chinese Medicine, by focusing on Fall and the organ that corresponds with this season. For fall it is the lungs and the large intestine. We hope that this will help boost your immunity and help you prepare for the colder weather with some recipes we will be providing.  Its that time of year for scarfs and as we mention they are more than just a fash...

Hint: It's a molecule that's found EVERYWHERE! In this episode we'll be talking all about sugar. How it is key for survival and how it can sneakily lead to your demise. We also chat about balance and moderation. As always, let us know what you think, rate, and comment as it helps us grow. Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com & www.drfeliciaassenzand.com Geazul: @SweetN...

This week we scratch the surface on mental health. We want to bring awareness to this subject and let everyone know that the label does not define who you are. There is more than one way to manage mental health and our guest Jamie and Jiordana give us insight into different options. The relationship between the gut and the brain and how that impacts how we feel and do. As well as how play and recr...

Welcome to Season 2! We're so excited to have you joining us. In this episode we're re-introducing ourselves, how we met (because we love that story!), and recapping our favourite moments of Season 1. As always, let us know what you think. Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com & www.drfeliciaassenzand.com Geazul: @SweetNutritionista (Instagram & Facebook), @SNutriti...

This week we talk about acne and how it's not just something experienced during the teen years but also well into adulthood. We often see acne as a blemish and it affects how we feel. However, we don't often realize that the acne is actually our body's way of telling us something is up and where exactly something might be off. We hope in this episode we give you all enough to prevent, manage and t...

This week we're chatting with Elsa Poorrashidi about the healing power of breath. It's our most interactive episode yet as she leads us through three demonstrations that definitely bring more awareness to the breath. Try out the demonstrations along with us and, as always, let us know what you think! Spoiler alert: this Elsa also reminds us to "let it go." Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sw...

The long-awaited episode on sleep is finally here! In this episode, we skim the surface on sleep as this topic is not as well understood in the medical community as we would like. There is always something new to learn about this topic and we struggled to bring the most important stuff as well as answering some of your questions regarding this topic. And, as always, let us know what questions you...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with relationship and belief change coach Angelika Baum. We talked about all things relationships. How do relationships affect our health? How might our subconscious beliefs be affecting our relationships? What's the deal with love languages? How do I set healthy boundaries? Tune in to hear us chat about all these questions and more. And, as always,...

We call it magic because we're always amazed by the many healing and delicious properties of ginger. In this episode, we're sharing what we know and love about ginger and invite you to let us know what you think and how you've used ginger in your life. For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com & www.drfeliciaassenzand.com  Geazul: @SweetNutritionista (Instagram & Facebook), @SNut...

No episode this week as we are getting thing back to “normal”. We hope you continue to support us and Happy Healing! For more info visit www.sweetnutritionista.com & www.drfeliciaassenzand.com Geazul: @SweetNutritionista (Instagram & Facebook), @SNutritionista (Twitter), www.sweetnutritionista.com Felicia: @feliciaassenzand (Instagram & Facebook), www.drfeliciaassenzand.com

This episode we went beyond skin deep to discuss the skin, how to take care of it, and products that may or may not be helpful when it comes to skincare. We had the pleasure of delving into skincare products and their ingredients with organic chemist Dr. Joanne Tejeda and are excited to share what we learned. We hope you find it helpful and look forward to hearing from you too! What's your experie...

This week, we're talking about LGBTQ+ health and awareness. A nice way of ending PRIDE month while creating more awareness of terminology, the spectrums, and how to find people who can assist those in the LGBTQ+. Our guest, Alannah Byers, is a life coach and we had the privilege of having her come to talk with us on an important topic.  A topic that needs to be normalized and respected. Hopef...

It's officially summer! We thought it would be a good time to talk about the organ system associated with the summer season in Traditional Chinese Medicine. What's your favourite summer food? How about your favourite summer activity? Are they good for your heart? Are you all about the summer like Felicia or are you more of a winter person like Geazul? Tune in to hear all about how to keep your hea...

This week, we're talking about the thyroid and foods that help promote its function. It was a requested topic by one of our listeners and we are more than happy to talk about topics that interest you our listeners. Do you know the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? How about a few of the signs and symptoms? How are icing and molasses good for the thyroid? As always, let us know...