Smart Digestion Radio

It has become far too common for people to suffer from low energy, but unfortunately, it's far less common for them to understand the real reason why. The truth is that having low energy is a food and digestion problem. Even if you're eating all the right things, not being able to digest them means your body doesn't get the benefit. So in this episode, we're going to dive into all things energy. L...

Quite often in my practice, people will come to me and ask my opinion on this article or that documentary or what have you, so today I'm giving you my personal review of the documentary What the Health . This movie makes some very important points that I agree with, but it also includes some things that I don't agree with—and those things are pretty important. Listen in to hear the good, the bad,...

I have heard from far too many patients that their medical doctors have put them on some medication or another with the claim that they're making too much stomach acid. Let me tell you right now: it is absolutely, physiologically impossible to produce too much stomach acid. In fact, many of the symptoms doctors try to treat with these acid-reducing medications are actually caused by low stomach ac...

As a nation, we're sicker than ever, but so many health problems that people deal with every day have simple dietary solutions. The key is making people aware of them. So today, I'm going to share seven tips that everyone should be following for optimal health—tips that will have you feeling so great, you'll never have to hire me. Listen in to learn how to take care of your body and eliminate prob...

We've all heard of fats, carbs, and protein, but do you understand how the body uses them for energy? There are four specific phases the body goes through to convert the food you eat to energy, and if your body isn't digesting these things properly, it can lead to some serious problems. So today I'm going to discuss your macronutrients—meaning your fats, your carbs, and your proteins—and how they...

It goes without saying that stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to disease, but did you know that the physical manifestations of stress begin well before that point? The truth is that our bodies' early reactions to stress often go unnoticed—if you don't know what to look for. In this episode, I'm going to share with you the ways stress can show up in our bodies well before we reach...

Today's episode is all about answering your questions! I love hearing from you, and I want to do all I can to help each and every one of you get to a place of health and balance, so I'm diving in to answer real questions from listeners who are dealing with common concerns or just want to know more about how to support their bodies. Listen in to hear me cover constipation, nutritional IV therapy, a...

You probably hear me say all the time that the medical model is broken or see me use #brokenmedicalmodel frequently on social media, and today I'm going to share with you a few of the reasons why. I've mentioned some of these things before, but this episode is a concise way for me to explain why it is so broken and give you some examples. Tune in to hear the truth about how the medical model hurts...

Are you tired of not having control over what you eat? Are you unsure whether or not the fruits and vegetables in your local grocery store are non-GMO? If so, you're definitely not alone. Plenty of people have asked me where to get high-quality seeds for their gardens so they can be sure that they are eating healthy, organic produce. So today, I'm going to share my five favorite sites for buying n...

Today I want to talk to you about a movie that I recommend everyone watch called  Seed: The Untold Story . I'm so happy that I was able to sponsor and host a community viewing of this excellent documentary, but I couldn't stop there. I want to get the word out about this movie's message as much as I can. So in this episode, I'm going to share my biggest takeaways from the film. Listen in to hear w...

My guest today has healed over a dozen of her own illnesses and traumas—including fibromyalgia, IBS, post-traumatic stress disorder, drowning, and even being struck by lightning! Dr. Meg Haworth is a holistic psychologist, nutrition strategist, and private celebrity chef who helps people with chronic illness to heal themselves with food and the power of the mind. She also teaches her clients the s...

Today's show is a bit of a role reversal. For this episode, I'm giving control over to celebrity chef, wellness coach, six-time author, and Amazon bestseller, Dr. Meg Haworth. Dr. Meg's expertise covers a diverse array of topics, including mindset, motivation, inspiration, natural foods nutrition, and more, and she's here to interview me about a very important topic: Leaky Gut Syndrome. Though man...

Is your kitchen in optimal condition? If you're like most people, the answer is probably no. But if the thought of trying to declutter your refrigerator, cabinets, and counters sounds overwhelming, don't worry. Today I'm bringing you six simple steps for optimizing your kitchen from a Huffington Post article written by my dear friend, Lynnie Wennerstrom. Even though I've been in the health busines...

Today I've got a Q & A session for you! I receive lots of questions from you all, and I love taking time out to respond in the hopes that I can shed light on how to deal with some of your health concerns. Too often, the answers that medical professionals will give you are only masking the problem, and my mission is to make sure you get the whole story. In this episode, I cover questions on how to...

This episode is another live presentation I delivered on July 14, 2015, entitled "Improving Your Energy and Reversing Adrenal Fatigue with Enzyme Nutrition." This subject is so important because the endocrine system is integral to your overall health and well-being, yet so many people are exhausting this system without even realizing it. Listen in to hear what you need to know about the important...

When it comes to aging, the role digestion plays cannot be left out. In fact, how well our bodies absorb nutrition and eliminate waste is what truly dictates our health. So today I'm going to share a recording of a live presentation I delivered about the cellular connection to aging and digestion. You'll learn how undigested food harms our bodies, why hydration is crucial for keeping our cells you...

Living a wellness-minded lifestyle means more than just eating well. Another big component of staying healthy is fitness. So today, I have Fitpro Inferno's Steve de la Torre on the show to share some important fitness advice. Steve is the owner of PT Revolution, as well as the founder of the Fitpro Inferno podcast, and he's been helping people reclaim their health for over 15 years. Listen in to h...

Today I'm tackling your questions! I love hearing from you all, and I'm so excited to jump right in to address your health concerns and give you wellness-minded solutions. Which foods are great for boosting immunity? Are there natural remedies for hot flashes? What are probiotics? You'll get those answers and more in today's Q & A session! You can find show notes and more information by clicking h...

Today's episode is a special April Fool's Day edition! Instead of running the show myself, I'm going to be interviewed by fellow podcaster Valerie Shoopman. Valerie is an online business strategist, as well as the host of the Entrepreneur Power Hour Podcast, and she asks me all kinds of digestion and health-related questions that will help get listeners on the right path to wellness. Are GMOs real...

With cancer becoming more and more common in this country, it's more important than ever to be diligent when it comes to taking care of ourselves. And while we all know a major part of that is making sure to consume a healthy diet, do you know which foods are known to help protect us from malignancy? If the answer is no, don't worry; today, I'm going to share with you six cancer-fighting superfood...

Are you a fan of kimchi? How about sauerkraut? Many of us love fermented foods like these because of their unique flavors, but it turns out they don't just taste good—they're also good for you. Perhaps better yet, they're pretty easy to make on your own, and my guest today is here to tell us how to do it. Sarah Miller is an expert on fermentation, and the woman behind KillerPickles.com, a website...

Did you know that countries throughout history battled over cinnamon? Or that the spice was once used as a form of currency? After listening to this episode, I'm sure you'll see why. That's because today, I'm going to share with you all the amazing health benefits of cinnamon. This spice has been used for more than 2,000 years for just about everything, from healing colds and coughs to boosting mo...

We've all heard the saying "you are what you eat," but I'm here to tell you that this conventional wisdom isn't so wise after all. The truth is, you are what you digest . No matter how well you eat, if you're not digesting food properly, you're going to run into problems. So today, I'm going to share a quick sound bite with you that covers five surprising symptoms that are linked to poor digestion...

Today I'm so excited to have Valerie Shoopman on the show! Valerie is the creator of the Facebook page, Fresh Food, Fresh Start, and she originally caught my attention with the great articles, recipes, etc. that she posts. But perhaps even more impressive is how she managed to tackle and reverse a health crisis she faced by changing the way she ate. In this episode, Valerie opens up about her heal...