Michael’s Naturopathy Today

Do you suffer from pain and inflammation? Is “ow” one of the first sounds you make in the morning? Did you know your diet could be the culprit? In this episode, Michael and Steve list some of the worst foods known to induce and aggravate inflammation in the body.  Eliminating the cause of inflammation and pain is much safer and economical than trying to medicate it away. Sometimes all it takes is...

In today’s episode, Michael and Steve discuss the effects of andropause (the men’s version of menopause), including: Thinning of hairline and baldness Erectile dysfunction Increased body fat Hot flashes (yes, not just for women) Depression, anxiety and mood swings Discover the nutrients that can help both men and women deal with the challenges of the aging process. Have a question? Feel free to co...

In today’s episode, Michael and Steve discuss the effects of menopause, including: Weight gain Insomnia Urinary tract infections Decreased sex drive Hair loss Tender breasts Dry skin Mood swings Lethargy Have a question? Feel free to contact us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Michael and Steve uncover more reasons for different types of insomnia and how to manage them with natural approaches. The solution to your insomnia could be as simple as a better mattress. But it could be something more serious, like sleep apnea. If you’re a male, you could have prostate issues that interrupt your sleep with frequent nighttime bathroom trips. Or you might have...

Are you getting enough sleep? Do you experience the 3 o’clock slump? You may have insomnia. Michael and Steve reveal different types of insomnia and how to manage each with natural, common-sense methods. From occasional, transient insomnia to the chronic, debilitating type, discover options that can help alleviate this condition. Find out how changing your environment, nutrition and habits can giv...

How to keep your brain active as you age. Try these mental workouts to maintain a sharp mind. The distinctions between normal aging signs and serious dementia issues, such as forgetting where you left the car keys vs. forgetting how to start the car. Simple exercise cannot be overemphasized! A 15-minute walk will stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. Which nutrients and herbs suppor...

From age spots to forgetfulness and beyond, Michael and Steve discuss how to manage a healthy aging process through: Diet and nutrition Physical activities Mental stimulation Belief systems State of mind Next week: More on the aging process and signs of dementia. Have a question? Feel free to contact us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener requested a more expanded list of potential cancer-causing agents, so this episode is a must listen. Discover the relationship of inflammation to cancer. Allergies are an immune system issue. Find out which key nutrients can help to control and eliminate allergies. Have a question? Feel free to contact us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your guides, Michael and Steve, reveal another list of foods that are 100 calories or less. Did you know you can eat up to 6 cups of popcorn and stay under 100 calories? Grab a handful now! How about indulging in some foods without the guilt? Yep, you can do that and still stay on track with an 80/20 plan. Apply it to your eating regimen and life in general. Listen and find out how the 80/20 progr...

Michael and Steve share various ideas to help keep weight off once you’ve lost it, including foods that are under 100 calories. Also included in this episode: Items to avoid in the diet, such as white sugar, white flour, and salt. Foods that could lead to developing kidney stones. The most chemically treated fruit on the market. How and why the mind creates symptoms, conditions, and diseases. A fu...

Michael and Steve share more risk factors for Alzheimer’s/dementia and give practical tips on how to slow or stop the disease by changing your lifestyle with “baby steps”. Did you know that being female is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s?  So is head trauma, and social isolation where there’s little interaction with others or mental stimulation. Aluminum cookware and antiperspirants containing alumi...

In today’s episode Michael and Steve begin a discussion about Alzheimer’s Disease, including: What is Alzheimer’s Disease? How does cardiovascular disease and poor circulation cause Alzheimer’s? Methods to keep the mind/brain active to help the brain stay strong and healthy. The value of brain exercise reinforces the concept of “use it or lose it.” Protein plaque that develops in the brain. A surp...

In today's episode, Michael and Steve share a few different methods of fasting to lose weight and cleanse the body. Learn the difference between detoxing and cleansing. They are two different processes. Explore the magnificent process of cell building. Did you know that the oldest cell in your body is 7 years old? The lack of dietary fiber is one of the most basic causes of physical disease. So, y...

This week is about fat - the good, the bad and the ugly news about fat. Learn the important value of cholesterol in weight maintenance. Good cholesterol? Yes, please! The false sense of "health" we feel when taking prescribed medications. How the liver contributes to weight gain. Symptoms of high cholesterol and fat in the body. Eliminate bruising and nosebleeds with a Vitamin C Complex. The guide...

Is your weight a reflection of your thoughts and perceptions? How do ethnic and cultural eating traditions play a part in weight issues? Three fundamental reasons that people gain weight: protection, physical prowess, power. How are glandular issues created by emotional influences? Is there really such a thing as an addiction to sugar and salt? Is your body mirroring your mind’s internal conflict?...

E:18  Diabetes – Part 3 Michael and Steve finish up their educational discussion on diabetes, including: Nutrients necessary for a type 2 diabetic to become drug and insulin free. The elements to nourish the pancreas and build insulin. Minerals used in dealing with diabetes, such as chromium and zinc. How to reduce cravings for sugar and alcohol. The art of using herbs. The importance of managing...

Michael and Steve continue their discussion of diabetes with some interesting sidebars of natural remedies and traditions along the way. First, learn the signs and symptoms of diabetes: Increased thirst and urination Fatigue Blurred vision Numbness or tingling in feet and/or hands Yeast infections Next, are we codependent when it relates to the medical community and our health status? What about t...

This week, Michael and Steve begin an examination of diabetes. First, they answer a listener’s email about diabetic ulcers on the ankles. Does something as simple as honey or goldenseal root really help? What are the different types of diabetes and what are some of the emotional causes? What about auto-immune diseases? Tune in for all this and much more. Have a question? Feel free to contact us. N...

This week discover highly effective methods and techniques for healing the body of cancer. Michael offers a free relaxation audio track designed to support one of the healing techniques discussed. This audio is excellent for examining the body and using the mind to eliminate cancer from the body. The guides discuss the top cancer killers in the country and what they represent from an emotional ene...

This episode of Naturopathy Today examines the risk factors and causes of cancer, and how to minimize your exposure to carcinogens. Harmful materials are EVERYWHERE! They're in our food, cosmetics, water, air, and household products. So, how can you prevent them from contaminating your body and setting the stage for premature aging, disease and even cancer development? Michael and Steve give you i...

First, Michael and Steve remind us why the show is called Naturopathy Today and what it means to follow a naturopathic lifestyle. They recap the four fundamental principles of Naturopathy: find the root cause; use nature to heal; do no harm; and treat the whole person (mind body spirit). Second, discover nutrients that can help alleviate various heart conditions, including: coronary artery disease...

Michael and Steve continue sharing the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF). Learn about other diseases that need to be addressed, especially as they relate to CHF. Do any one of them stimulate CHF, or does the CHF become a causative factor for the disease? Edema, kidney, thyroid and blood pressure can be factors. What happens when signs and symptoms aren’t addressed in the early s...

Another listener email is answered concerning breast cancer. What are the true causes of breast cancer? Why does a woman get it? What emotions can cause it and what subconscious concepts are the main culprit? Learn about the four fundamental emotions that can cause cancer and master a technique to get to the root cause of it. Understand how the roles of the female, at the subconscious conceptual l...

Michael and Steve respond to listener email, essentially asking “How do you know what causes cancer when my doctor does not?” Great question! Michael and Steve reveal their source materials, including the Merck Manual (considered the doctor’s “Bible”) where it spells out the known causes of cancer. Learn how cancer develops cell by cell, how it spreads and why it grows. This is the foundational un...

In this episode, your guides Michael and Steve discuss additional heart failure symptoms, including dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, confusion, hacking cough, bloating, belching, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, and more. Did you know that high potassium is a danger for chronic or congestive heart failure? Find out which foods can reduce potassium levels, and which foods you should remove f...