The Case Specific Podcast

Our private practice orders labs for clients regularly. There are advantages to client care and cost effectiveness when using these services. Learn more about the labs commonly ordered and the rationale for the process! https://casespecificnutrition.com/products/emerging-tests/ #spreadthehealth

This episode goes out to all of you dealing with digestive issues. From the nutritional bases, to the physiologic assessment of the digestive tract and the environment of your gut, a Dietitian can help! Reach out to a dietitian for help. You can find one through us by contacting out admin or scheduling directly online at casespecificnutrition.com #spreadthehealth

This week we dive into genetic testing. It's strengths, weaknesses, uses and limitations. It is an area of research and opportunity growing every day, make sure you are caught up! Reach out to us for questions and to schedule yours today! https://casespecificnutrition.com/products/emerging-tests/ #SpreadtheHealth

One of the most important hormones in our body, and one most have heard of but do not clearly understand. Whether you are living with diabetes, working on improving your health or an athlete, having a surface level understanding of what it does will help you better understand how your habits can change to better support you!   #spreadthehealth

Let's take some time to understand our body. It is a complex system that we often take for granted. Today's episode digs into what caloric expense is, along with metabolic rate, and utilization of carbs, fats and proteins.  After this episode you will have a completely different view and understanding of all the fad diets as well as what your body really needs from you! #SpreadTheHealth

Today's podcast focuses on a big picture topic that most people get lost in the day to day cycles of. Some important questions to take time and answer.  What are the rules/guidelines/best practices you catch yourself trying to abide by? Why? What do they help you accomplish? Have you accomplished something you value because of them? Do they create ownership or rebellion? Is the language that surro...

Today's podcast is an elaboration of a key lifehack posted on Andrew's personal instagram @pittsburghguyatitian in July focused on resetting the pace of the day. In this episode Andrew builds on his #thoughtfulthursday post with additional information, as well as some personal experiences shared that make this topic one he personally considers his biggest personal challenge and most valuable learn...

Today is episode 40! For our 40th episode we have an extended episode digging into our brains chemistry and how to hack our 4 positive neurotransmitters to use for good! We all need a good D.O.S.E. from great things! #Spreadthehealth

Today's episode is short and sweet with the goal of spending less time listening and more time acting! Take 10 minutes today to Build your Hand of Intervention. Pick the area you want to focus on: Thumb: emotional state towards it, how can that change Pointer Finger: direction you want to go Middle Finger: focus point to get to  Ring Finger: the key relationships in the growth pursuit Pinky Finger...

A professional and personal area of interest and engagement. For those of you suffering from impaired body and self image, I want to share some observations that can start to help you see yourself through a new lens. Let's look at cognitive dissonance and challenging the "can'ts"! Please excuse Apollo's ear scratching, back scratching and head shaking throughout the recording!  #spreadthehealth

Meet our Shadyside Office's Lead Dietitian Shannon Raymond! Shannon has been on the CSN team for over 2 years and has helped hundreds of people navigate and define their definition of health.  In this episode we dig into her background, pathways for current and future education and discuss important concepts like owning your path and the spectrum of rigidity! #SpreadTheHealth #CaseSpecificNutritio...

Whats the CSN professional take on the Array of Natural and Artificial Sweeteners? Splenda/Sucralose Sweet n Low/Saccharin Equal/Aspartame  + Acesulfame Potassium (Ace K) Truvia/Stevia Monkfruit   #Spreadthehealth

If you have been a listener of this podcast you have seen that most fad diets overlap with key considerations. You have also heard me emphasize the importance of the Why behind your decisions and actions.  In this episode we dive into that further. Paleo and FODMAP are diet with almost identical parameters. They were both founded and popularized around 2010. They have completely different reputati...

In Episode 28 we discussed Incremental Changes with Michele Rager, lead Dietitian of the North Hills Case Specific Nutrition Office. In today's episode we revisit the concept and provide considerations for how to apply it to yourself! Rate My Day is the mobile app we developed as one of many tools we use to support clients in improving their awareness of self and intentions daily, weekly and month...

Understanding the measures of your body is a great step in navigating your own health and fitness. There are many measures because there are many goals and people. Body Mass Index (BMI) was an interesting correlation study in the 1950's, and it has overstayed it's welcome for many reasons. What is the definition of Obesity? What does it mean? How does measuring Body Fat differ from the BMI Chart?...

Does your 30 day reset or refocus help or hurt your health? - Whole 30 - 21 Day Fix - 10 day Juice Cleanse - Diet goals for Lent - Dry Month (Alcohol Abstinence) It depends on why you are doing it and what you learn along the way! #spreadthehealth The Optilife Academy course is a better way to focus in and drive change you can feel. Check out the free trial through the link below! Enter ANDREW at...

"I thought that was healthy" - the phrase we hear that so simply exemplifies how confused we are about food and our personal wellness.  By the time we look at the restrictive guidance of a paleo diet, ketogenic diet and vegan diet we have effectively said "Avoid all foods". The reality is fad diets do not immediately address the case specific part of your nutrition! Be sure to check out the Optili...

Meet Brad Beatty, the owner of our Altoona office and the other Guyatitian in the CSN Family.  Just like the rest of us, he is eager to make a positive impact in peoples lives. The ambition of assisting others in navigating their goals and health is the most important thing we share. A fun conversation with a very insightful practitioner! #CaseSpecificFamily #SpreadtheHealth

Tracking is meant to collect data, raise awareness and create and opportunity to make changes. Use wisely! Lifestyle 150: Pick 5 things that would feel great if you did them most of the time. Drink 80-100oz water Intentional activity for 30min Produce at all meals (fruit and or vegetable) Sleep 8 hours Read 10pgs of a book or learn something Five checks a day for 30 days is 150 but we know that ev...

Introducing the Lead Dietitian of our North Hills Office Michele Rager! Our virtual interview is packed with fun discussions of clients, and methods to create success for the individual!   Have you completed the Free Trial of Optilife Academy yet? If not, check it out with the link below! Don't forget to enter code ANDREW at checkout for 10% off.  Be sure to check out the Optilife Academy course!...

If you are engaged with the CSN Social Media Pages, Newsletter or the Private Groups you already know her; meet Devon Kroesche! She is our marketing and media intern and is a Rockstar! Within only a year left before she is a full fledged RD she is full of ideas and ready to provide you with some perspectives, tips and tricks fit for the Case Specific Family! #Spreadthehealth #Casespecificfamily

"The doctor said I should lose 10lbs" often translates to "you should take a look at your habits".  What happens if we look at our habits instead of the scale?  How do we measure progress? Lets understand the data and use that knowledge to progress with purpose and genuine intentions! #spreadthehealth

Meet our Robinson Office Lead Dietitian, Michelle Lagree. Her 8 years working in the virutal health coaching industry has proved more than useful for her clients and her fellow CSN Dietitians in the past couple months.  Learn about her and some of her favorite tips to help clients focus on making changes that stick! #spreadthehealth #casespecificfamily

What is a calorie? How does it relate to our food? How does it relate to health? What about weight loss? #SpreadtheHealth For videos, written content and action sheets designed to understand, reinforce and apply this information be sure to check out the Optilife Academy course! Enter ANDREW at checkout for 10% OFF. https://optilifeacademy.com/ref/AndrewW/

In this special episode Allison Wade takes over the interview leads the discussion of a wide variety of topics including the growing Case Specific Family, Working Together, Meal Planning and more! #SpreadtheHealth #CaseSpecificFamily