ReInvent Healthcare

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare , we are joined by Dr. Tom Moorcroft.  Dr. Tom specializes in tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, as well as children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). He also specializes in optimizing glymphatic function, which is the brain's detoxification system.  He’s also the creator of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification a...

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare , we’ll explore why sleep is so important. We’ll discuss some of the biochemical and neurological mechanisms that are at play, what happens when we don't get enough sleep, and sleep issues, like insomnia.   As practitioners, we know the value of sleep. We know how important it is to overall health, and our clients and patients need to understand the im...

This week's episode of ReInvent Healthcare is the final in the Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics series.  We cover some of the questions which may be on your mind, including ‘what's the best genetic test?’ A lot of people were concerned, and rightly so, when the popular company 23andMe was bought out by a drug company.  Would their information not be private? Would the genetic information from testing...

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare , we discuss why some people need more nutrients than other people do and how genetic factors and variants can affect nutrient imbalance. We also go through the importance of genetic testing and knowing how to supplement to get your body back on track.   IN THIS EPISODE: [2:00] Vitamin A - Vitamin shown to be able to knock out fevers in 48 hours [5:00]...

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare , we continue our discussion on epigenetics, and the importance of the terms methylation and epigenetics in the nutrigenomics world. Most people really don't understand what they are, and as a practitioner you need to be able to explain these terms to your clients in ways that make sense to them. Tune in to learn how to let your clients know the signif...

In this week's episode of ReInvent Healthcare , we're discussing digestion, and the genetic factors that influence the microbiome.  Our guest Steph Jackson is a graduate of our nutritional endocrinology program and is our resident microbiome expert.  Steph is an ex yogurt maker, currently called the ‘Gut Whisperer’ by her clients. She advocates using probiotic bacteria functionally in consideratio...

In this week’s episode we are joined by special guest Dr. Christy Sutton. Dr Sutton is the author of the book Genetic Testing, Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan and creator of the Genetic Detoxification Report, a report that analyzes SNPs that correspond to the book. Tune in to hear our discussion on the role of genetics as well as other factors like education, diet and lifestyle, w...

In today's episode, we discuss the immune system and the role of genetics.  The immune system has been in the news a lot over the last three years. People are concerned because the immune system is involved in keeping them safe from infectious disease.  We’ve been in the midst of a global pandemic and a lot of people wonder why some people are more susceptible to catching diseases than others. Why...

In this episode we discuss exercise and the genetic factors that inform personalized fitness programs. There is a no ‘one size fits all’ approach to fitness recommendations that you make to your clients. What's right for each person is dependent on their age, hormones, adrenal status and genetics.  Today’s guest is Maria Horstmann, one of our nutritional endocrinology practitioner certification ca...

In this episode we're discussing blood sugar and the genetic factors that influence insulin. There is currently a big epidemic of blood sugar imbalance going on, and we know that sugar imbalance is related to the immune system. Over the time of this epidemic, a lot of people who are at risk are those with a blood sugar imbalance.  Listen in and learn how to assist people to determine how their foo...

In this episode is the first in our series on Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics. We’ll be discussing the five most motivating SNP’s (single nucleotide polymorphisms). Learning in depth your patients’ genetics is one of the most motivating factors in getting clients and patients to follow through on health recommendations. Tune in to learn how understanding genes will assist you in seeing the weaknesse...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of energy.  Fatigue and low energy problems are at an epidemic level due to toxins which accumulate during our lives.  We know that there's an energy crisis.  People are tired and often they are tired for years or even decades before they get any answers. Today we review the top 10 most frequently asked questions about overcoming fatigue from both patient...

In this episode we discuss the underlying causes of fatigue and how to assess and heal our clients, with our guest Evan Hirsch, MD.  Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned Energy expert, best-selling author of the book Fix Your Fatigue and professional speaker. He is here today to let us know that there are many people suffering from fatigue, and it’s often a war...

In this episode, we discuss how to assess mitochondrial dysfunction and energy metabolism by using a test called the Organic Acid Test with returning guest, Lisa Fouladi. Lisa is a functional nutritionist and an eternal student with an insatiable appetite for nutritional information. Tune in as Lisa explains what the Organic Acid Test is, how to use it as a practitioner and when to request it for...

In this episode, we delve into the DUTCH Test.  What is it and how will it assist our energy and wellness? DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones.  This functional testing dives deeper into identifying imbalances and using nutrition and lifestyle to restore clients’ health. Tune in to learn how to support your clients to build their energy levels, by encouraging patients to u...

In this episode, we’ll go over the best ways to determine whether our client's medications are impacting their energy levels.  Our special guest is Dr. Mihaela Gruita, a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and research pharmacy. We'll discuss the fact that we're not trained as pharmacists, and we may not completely understand the impact of common medications and antibiotics o...

In this episode, we discuss how to assist your clients to restore their energy by balancing the thyroid function.  There are many people on thyroid hormones and for a lot of us, this is not the right approach.  The main function of thyroid is to control the metabolic rate of every cell. How do we, as practitioners, determine the best approach to optimizing the thyroid? Our guest today is Dr. Lisa...

In this episode, we discuss the Adaptogens for Energy, and the related factors which assist our energy levels. The idea of adaptogens is very popular in the current rage of healthcare today.  A lot of people are adding mushrooms to their coffee and ashwagandha and other adaptogenic herbs to their foods and drinks.  There are also some misconceptions about adaptogens, as there are different categor...

In this episode, we discuss the Mitochondria, and how to support the energy function of the Mitochondria with food, nutrients, supplements and sleep for optimal energy metabolism. Our guest today is Ari Whitten, someone who knows the Mitochondria better than anyone else. He is the author of ‘Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria and Unlock All Day Energy’ and the host...

In this episode, we discuss imbalances related to fatigue and the in-depth testing needed to truly diagnose where a client's fatigue is coming from. It's important for practitioners to know how to identify the underlying causes of fatigue. Some of the main causes of low energy, including anemia, neurotransmitter, imbalances, hormone imbalances, mitochondrial dysfunction and nutrient insufficiencie...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of energy, and the many factors that keep our energy levels up. Fatigue is a sign that something is not functioning properly and it can be due to any number of underlying dysfunctions. Many things affect our energy, including vitamins and nutrients, physical health, mood, sleep and our mitochondria, the cell organelles that produce most of the chemical en...

This week’s episode focuses on how to maintain a healthy immune system within the current pandemic. Autoimmune disease is at an all time high, and in this episode we cover some of the questions our practitioners ask about the immune system. There are no miracle drugs or vaccines to deal with autoimmune disease, but it’s possible to be empowered to help your patients to avoid the ravages of autoimm...

On this week’s episode we’re discussing strategies for managing autoimmune conditions. By managing the gut, blood sugar, and stress, you are able to assist your patients or clients to reverse autoimmunity. Our guest today is Valerie Mills. Valerie is a licensed, registered nurse who loves to educate. She is passionate about helping people change their diet and lifestyle so that they can achieve op...

This week’s episode focuses on the environmental factors which disrupt the immune system. Today's guest, Dr. Tom O'Bryan is the author of the bestselling book ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ and the creator of the online docu-series ‘Betrayal, The Autoimmune Disease Solution They're Not Telling You’. He is also an internationally recognized speaker and very sought after workshop leader, specializing in glute...

This week’s episode focuses on how food influences our immune system health. Our guest today is Ocean Robbins, a passionate author, speaker, facilitator, father, dancer, movement builder, and the co-founder and CEO of the 500 plus member Food Revolution Network. Ocean has assisted hundreds of thousands of people to stand up for their health and the health of the world. His best-selling book ‘The 3...