The Health Fix Podcast

Ever wondered what a doctor finds to work to help boost your energy, clear brain fog, improve focus, end insomnia, and calm anxiety? In this second episode in a series of four, Doc J discusses what supplements she's found to be helpful for her patients that complain of broken brain symptoms. What You'll Learn In Today's Episode: What to take to clear brain fog How to boost your energy The most use...

Fatigue, brain fog, lack of focus, poor memory, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, irritability and depression are all indications that stress is affecting your brain. All too often people attribute them to a side effect of aging. Many patients come into my office complaining of many of the symptoms I just noted and when we look at brain function the neurochemicals are off. From "flat-lined" neuroche...

Organic whole grains are better, no sprouted grains are better no avoid grains all together for the best health. Which is it? Confused about what gluten is and what it really does to your body? Have you noticed gut issues, skin rashes or puffy eyes a few days after eating a pastry, bread, cereal or crackers? Have you been to Europe or heard from friends that gluten grains are no problem for them o...

One minute alcohol is great for your health the next it's detrimental. Which is it? Confused about how much alcohol is safe and what it really does to your body? Loving your happy hour social time or your unwind time with your drink but not sure how your body is liking it? Noticing that you aren't sleeping as well as you should and you're tired all the time? Doc J breaks down what alcohol really d...

Not sure what to think about vaccines? You're not alone. You've likely heard of a story where someone got the flu from the flu shot or maybe you have heard of autism being connected to vaccinations. Yet on the other hand the government warns of the dangers of not getting vaccinated. Who do you believe, what do you do how do you make an informed choice to vaccinate or not? Is there a safe way to go...

Wondering if marijuana might help your pain, digestive issues, insomnia and anxiety? Maybe you're thinking you want relief from your issues but do not want to get high or maybe the stigma around marijuana use has kept you away. In this episode Doc J talks about what changed her opinion on medical marijuana, the difference between CBD oil, THC and CBD combinations, edibles and the safest ways to co...

Struggling with chronic low back pain? Can't stand, walk, run or workout for long periods of time because of your back?   Did you know that most back pain is coming from your pelvis? Most of the time our back locks up due to weaknesses or imbalances in pelvis muscles. Our sedentary lifestyles and desk jockey jobs, even if you have a standing desk, cause us to have tight hip flexor muscles while ou...

How your ankles move and look says a lot about your overall health. If they swell that means you have circulation issues, same thing goes for sock lines and that's a sign of poor health. If you have sprained your ankle or your ankle rolls frequently you're more likely to have knee, hip and low back pain. In this episode Doc J discusses the importance of maintaining your ankle mobility to keep you...

Chronic low back or knee pain keeping you from all the epic things you want to do? Can't seem to keep your hamstrings from tightening up on you during workouts? Shin splints keeping you from running? Your feet are your shock absorbers and the propulsion engines that keep you walking, running, and jumping. Are you taking care of them like you should? Too many of us focus on only the parts of our bo...

Have you ever wondered what it is about your metabolism that is keeping you over weight? Tried every diet? Cut out gluten, dairy, soy, nightshades and no change? There is more to the calories in calories out concept as Doc J's interview with Hack Your Fitness Author, Jay Kim revealed. In this episode Doc J follows up her interview with Jay Kim, by getting real about her own struggles with weight a...

Do you spend hours working out a week but your body looks like you are a couch potato? Tried P90X, Insanity, Crossfit, running Marathons, invested money in personal trainers and you still didn't get any change in your physique? Maybe you've been eating clean and putting in the hours at the gym for years and still have nothing to show for it? Have you calculated how many calories your body really n...

Chronically feeling inflamed? Moods all over the place? Allergies plague you each Spring, Summer or Fall? Struggling to get your cholesterol in check? Super forgetful? In this last episode in a series of five Doc J discusses the prevalence of omega 3 deficiency and the connection with chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders and allergies in her patients.

Feeing run down or finding yourself getting colds more often lately? Migraines or severe PMS? Fatigued and depressed with general body aches? In this fourth episode in a series of five Doc J discusses the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and the connection with lowered immune system function, PMS, Migraines, fatigue, body pain and weight gain in her patients.

Tired all the time? Struggling to lose weight even though you are eating clean, avoiding carbs or trying out a ketosis diet? Or are you battling constant hunger, not feeling full or wanting to binge on certain foods? It's possible that your body isn't taking in the nutrients that you are consuming so in turn all the signals that you are starving are switched on. If this sounds like you, it's possi...

Do you have unexplained numbness or tingling of the skin? Annoying cramps or spasms in your muscles? Anxiety, heart palpitations or abnormal heart rhythms? Are you feeling more fatigued, weak, depressed or irritable lately? This is the second episode in a series of five episodes where Doc J discusses nutrient, vitamin and mineral deficiencies she commonly sees in her patients. In this episode Doc...

Muscles aching or feel like you pulled something and not sure why? Feel like you don't recover fast enough after a workout? Thinking you are aging way to fast? Trouble sleeping? It's possible that you're deficient in the amino acid glycine. Doc J started seeing a trend in the deficiencies showing up in lab results of her fit yet chronically fatigued patients; this podcast is the first on a series...

Struggling to juggle work, family, getting in workouts and putting healthy meals on the table? Do you find yourself relying on fast food or takeout for meals and skipping workouts because there's not enough time in your day? Ever wonder how the healthiest folks manage to get workouts in, eat healthy homemade meals and stay sane? In this episode Doc J interviews her good friend health coach Melissa...

The best way to fight stress and restore your youth is to channel your inner kiddo and play! When was the last time you threw a ball at the beach or pool? When's the last time you jumped waves at the beach? In previous posts I've talked about how spontaneous fun can drop stress levels instantly and channeling your inner kiddo is no different. We are stuck in a world that views good old fashioned p...

Have you noticed that you can't bend over and stand on one leg to put on your socks or shoes as easily as you used to? Feel like your muscles are super tight? Chronic knee pain or low back pain that you keeps blaming on arthritis? Doc J breaks down how your lack of mobility and tight muscles are might be the cause of your chronic pain, lack of flexibility and contributing to your arthritis.  

Your digestive system is designed to go without food.  Your sympathetic nervous system is able to deal with it.  Fasting promotes energy burn of reserves.  Fasting allows gut bacteria to work on their neighborhoods vs focus on digesting food all the time.  Bacteria get worn out easily so fasting allows them to store nutrients and proliferate, it's like a vacation for the gut bugs.  Our gut lining...

Do you feel you are aging too fast?  Are you tired all the time?  Told you are prediabetic, and cholesterol is too high?  Too tired to go to the gym, not able to lift the amount of weight you want to at the gym or extremely wiped out after a workout?  Gaining weight despite eating healthy?  Have a long history of burning the candles at both ends, eating out, eating processed food and perhaps a few...

Have you tried every diet in the book? Are you sick of getting hooked on a certain super food only to be told that it's not good for you? If you are struggling to lose weight, frustrated because popular diets haven't worked for you or you've hit a plateau, it might be time to get your genes tested. We now have the ability to determine what type of foods, exercise and habits that suit our genetic m...

Are you avoiding sugar but drinking diet soda and making low carb sweet treats with sugar substitutes?  Depending on your use of artificial sweeteners you might be doing more harm that good in your quest to avoid sugar or stick with your low carb diet.  Research has shown that consumption of artificial sweeteners, including some processed forms of stevia can irritate your gut lining and kill your...

Your plasma contains proteins that have all you need to stimulate hair and tissue growth to treat signs of aging & injuries. Eliminate scars, wrinkles, fine lines and treat old or new injuries with your own blood. Doc J goes into the details of how using your own plasma can provoke tissue regeneration to heal injuries and turn back the clock on signs of aging.

Did you ever wonder how little needles can stop headaches, relieve pain, increase mobility and melt muscle tension?  Are you debating trying acupuncture or have tried it and want to know what's going on with those needles?  Want to eliminate pain, improve your joint mobility and stay active into your 100's?  Doc J goes into the details of how needles initiate a response in the body, what happens w...