The Happy Healthy Strong Podcast

In part one of this two part series, Dr. Alex breaks down the two main theories that exist to explain what happens when our bodies are exposed to viruses & bacteria, and why our overall health plays a big role in our ability to fight off the cold & flu. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodca...

Is weight loss just about calories in vs. calories out, or is there more to it? We talk through this question and more on today's episode! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medi...

We're back! Today we're talking all about health-related new years resolutions and how you can actually stick to them this year.  Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical...

While Paige is on maternity leave, we wanted to repost a few of our most popular episodes from the early days of the podcast. Please enjoy this discussion on Cultivating Healthy Habits (originally episode #18)! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com T...

While Paige is on maternity leave, we wanted to repost a few of our most popular episodes from the early days of the podcast. Please enjoy this discussion on Insulin Resistance (originally episode #6)! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podca...

While Paige is on maternity leave, we wanted to repost a few of our most popular episodes from the early days of the podcast. Please enjoy this discussion on Functional Medicine vs. Conventional (originally episode #2)! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gm...

In Episode 50, Dr. Alex explains the primary health benefits that come with use of an infrared sauna. Soon you can book a session to use the infrared sauna at the Great River Family Chiropractic office in Davenport! Stay tuned to our social media accounts for more information. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhe...

In Episode 49, Dr. Alex shares the steps we can take to heal and restore the detox system in our body so that it can get back to proper functioning.  Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not...

In Episode 48, Dr. Alex walks us through how problems with the body's detoxification system can affect our health, covering a wide range of topics such as immune system, skin issues, and obesity. REGISTER FOR OUR GUT HEALTH WEBINAR: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/13/xg6omu4 Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @hap...

In Episode 47, we start a brand new series on detox! Dr. Alex walks us through how the body's detox system works and why this is such a critical function of the body. Have any questions about detox that you'd like answered on a future show? Get in touch with us! REGISTER FOR OUR GUT HEALTH WEBINAR: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/13/xg6omu4 Join our Facebook group:   https://www.faceboo...

In Episode 46, we tackle a listener question about ways to support the immune system of a mama and her new baby.  Do you have a question for us? Feel free to email us any time at GreatRiverFamilyWellness@gmail.com and we may feature it on an upcoming episode! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpo...

In Episode 45, Paige asks Dr. Alex his opinion on some of the most common medical interventions during pregnancy, labor, and for newborn babies.  Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not inte...

In episode 44, Dr. Alex and Paige discuss how women can optimize healing in the first few months after giving birth. We talk through movement, sleep, toxicity, nervous system, and (of course!) nutrition. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This pod...

In Episode 43, Dr. Alex & Paige discuss the importance of good nutrition in pregnancy and talk through the key components of a healthy pregnancy diet. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not...

In Episode 42, Dr. Alex and Paige talk through the key components to a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. These include movement, sleep, stress management, avoiding toxicity, and chiropractic care. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast...

In Episode 41, Paige shares her top reading recommendations for pregnant women.  Books mentioned include: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International Mama Natural's Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy by Genevieve Howland The First Forty Days by Heng Ou The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin S...

In Episode 40, Dr. Alex and Paige discuss the different nutrients needed in the pre-conception period to set the body up for a healthy pregnancy, as well as which foods to eat in order to get these nutrients.  Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.c...

In Episode 39, Dr. Alex walks through his recommendations for women who are ready to think about getting pregnant. We walk through different recommendations depending on where a woman is at on her health journey. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com...

In episode 38, we discuss how to have a healthy body that's ready for pregnancy, which can start long before a woman plans to actually get pregnant. This episode is a great one for parents of girls to listen to so that we can help them live a lifestyle that promotes a healthy menstrual cycle and fertility & pregnancy down the road. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/group...

In Episode 37, Dr. Alex and Paige introduce the new pregnancy series and talk through some common health concerns that Dr. Alex sees in his practice relating to the postpartum phase, or "fourth trimester".  Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com...

In Episode 36, Paige and Dr. Alex discuss different stress management techniques and rhythms of rest that you can incorporate into your routine. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended a...

In Episode 35, Dr. Alex walks us through the essential steps for healing the gut. First we cover the importance of diet and stress management, followed by a discussion by the four R's of healing. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagram: @happyhealthystrongpodcast Contact us: greatriverfamilywellness@gmail.com This podcast is...

In Episode 34, we continue our discussion of gut health by covering the four main types of issues that cause gut-related issues. In summary, it all comes down to inflammation! Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will talk about what you can do to address and heal from these issues. Join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthystrongpodcast Follow us on Instagra...

In Episode 33, Dr. Alex walks us through the normal function of digestion of food through the gastrointestinal tract. Understanding this will lay the foundation for our discussion of what can go wrong with the gut in future episodes. Have questions that you would like us to answer in future episode? Send us an email or post in our facebook group! Join our Facebook group:   https://www.faceboo...

In Episode 32, Dr. Alex shares about blood sugar dysregulation -- one of the common health concerns he sees in clients. We discuss normal function, symptoms of dysregulation, some hidden causes behind this issue, and how to heal. With 1 in 3 Americans being insulin resistant and the number only growing, this is an extremely relevant topic that many people can benefit from! Insulin Resistance episo...