The Health Fix Podcast

Struggling to find something that can help you with anxiety, depression or pain? Kratom is a member of the coffee family and made from the leaves of a South East Asian Evergreen Tree. John Bush has seen the benefits of Kratom first hand from helping his partner with her ADD, calming his anxiety and helping many taper off of opioid medications. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews John Bus...

Do you want to learn about how I treat multiple sclerosis (ms), traumatic brain injuries and help folks improve their health? multiple sclerosis is on the rise and those who sustained brain injuries when young are prone to developing multiple sclerosis. Many with multiple sclerosis have found the benefit from nutrition and fitness and Shane is no exception. In this episode Shane Nicolich interview...

Is healthy habit formation a struggle for you? Are you a chronic dieter that never gets the results that you want? Perhaps it's time to go back to the basics to finally get that weight off and stay healthy for life. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Jerome Sarris on his research findings of the benefits of Fijian kava. What You'll Learn In Today's Episode: How Kava works on the GAB...

Is healthy habit formation a struggle for you? Are you a chronic dieter that never gets the results that you want? Perhaps it's time to go back to the basics to finally get that weight off and stay healthy for life. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dave Sherwin, a certified nutrition coach, entrepreneur, & podcaster on the 7 principles he's used with many clients to get them big wins....

At first glance the allure of business travel looks fun and glamorous.  Seeing new cities, exploring new regions, & trying out new cuisine.  Unfortunately, many men and women who travel for long periods of time for work lose connection with themselves, friends & families. Whether you travel for a large corporation or you're working for yourself in the oil patches of Canada traveling for business a...

Do you have ovarian cysts or know someone who does? Hormone imbalance is one of the key factors in the development of ovarian cysts. After seeing many doctors, taking a basket full of supplements a day and not getting results Dr. Beth Westie decided to do her own research. She found that Chinese Medicine dietary principles to balance estrogen and progesterone at different times of the month were k...

Are you struggling with getting your stress levels in check? Acupuncture has the ability to tap into your nervous system's calming effects. By placing a needle into the body acupuncturists are able to stimulate blood and electrolyte movement while signaling molecule movement to reduce inflammation and promote healing within the body. In today's episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews fellow acupunct...

Are you struggling with food sensitivities or allergies? Perhaps you've taken out the foods you suspect you were reacting too and still you have symptoms. It's possible your gut dysbiosis, has you lacking certain bacteria that break down the foods you are reacting to. Oxalates, salicylates, sulfur are the most common "other allergies" that occur when you lack the bacteria to breakdown or neutraliz...

Are you or someone you know struggling with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Many have found diet and exercise are the secret to managing their MS symptoms. Did you know that those who have had brain injuries have an increased risk for developing MS? More than 2.3 million people have MS, it's more prevalent north of the equator and women are four times more likely to develop MS than men. With more than 20...

Did you know that spending time outdoors provides your gut with beneficial bacteria? Gardening, climbing trees, swinging on swings in the park, making a sandcastle and jumping in leaves all provide you with a dose of microbes that contribute to your ecosystem. Research has shown that those who interact more in green and blue spaces (near water) are healthier. Could it be due to the microbes you en...

Are you struggling with a chronic neurological condition? Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson's? Dr. Greg Eckel is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist from Portland, Oregon who has dedicated his life to treating neurodegenerative disorders. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Greg Eckel about the brain, the nervous system and the functional medicine approach to regenerate and...

Are you struggling with food allergies or sensitivities? Have you lost the joy of eating, sick of eating the "safe" foods over and over again? Julie Nguyen had food allergies so bad that she spent most of her 20's in and out of doctor's offices. With multiple prescriptions, weight going up and no answers she used her detail oriented Wall Street analyst background to figure out her food sensitiviti...

Did you know that some of the fittest appearing folks are actually the unhealthiest? Some have been struggling for years before they decide to get help. Christopher Maher is a former Navy Seal who at the peak of his fitness started to have increasing pain in his joints, lost his hearing, had compromised vision, insomnia and felt like a zombie.   From the outside he looked fit from the inside he wa...

Have you contemplated going vegan but thought it was too much work? Worried you would starve being vegan? Eat What Elephants Eat is a nutrition and wellness program that takes the guesswork out of the vegan lifestyle. With customized menu plans and shopping lists you can create and save, as well direct links to Instacart and ClickList, being vegan has never been easier. Join Dr. Krause as she inte...

Do you feel stuck in life? Watching others get the life and relationships they want but you can't seem to get there? Or maybe you can't seem to follow a healthy routine. Depression, anxiety, anger, and irritability aren't always chemical imbalances, sometimes they are responses to fear. Fear can hold you back from your full potential. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Psychologist Dr....

Do you have anxiety, chronic fatigue, dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, or a racing heart rate? All of these are signs of imbalances in your nervous system. Chronic stress affects the vagus nerve and it's main neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, causing a variety of symptoms that are hard for doctors to pinpoint the source. After struggling with her health, Dr. Diana Driscoll found a solu...

  Struggling with puffy eyes, swelling of the hands, weight gain, chronic sinus issues or stomach pain? Chances are you are experiencing inflammation caused by food sensitivities. Perhaps you've tried to eliminate certain foods but haven't seen results. Stop guessing what foods you are sensitive to and consider testing to pin point your sensitivities. In this episode Dr. Jannine Krause interviews...

With so many detox products on the market, how do you know which is best and safe for you? Dr. Krause interviewed Sara Banta about her detox program a month ago in episode 139. Since then Dr. Krause has tried out Sara Banta's Accelerated Detox protocol along with a few of her patients. Today Dr. Krause is asking questions about the detox protocol, talking about symptoms she and others experienced...

Are you struggling with gut issues, battling anxiety and can't lose weight? Chances are your body lost it's ability to keep inflammation in check. The vagus nerve is in charge of sensing what's happening in your organs, sending the information to your brain and keeping the inflammation response in check. Chronic overeating, leaky gut issues, not taking deep breaths and imbalanced gut bugs cause yo...

  Why neurosteroids are great to calm anxiety, anger & agitation How depletion of neurosteroids affects the vagus nerve How men and woman benefit from neurosteroids How elevated histamines contributes to brain inflammation

Since World War I scientists have known that viruses can cause neuroinflammation. You might be harboring a virus, bacteria, mold, parasite, heavy metal or other toxins that all have the potential to cause chronic inflammation in your nervous system. Chronic headaches, migraines, nerve pain, depression, anxiety, and constipation are all signs you have neuroinflammation. In this episode Dr. Jannine...

Did you know that hydrotherapy that has multiple effects on your body? Research has shown that balneotherapy, the bathing in mineral springs, has been known to aid in stress management, circulation and metabolism boosting. Hot springs are loaded with minerals, such as sulfur, that have been found to relieve joint pain, resolve psoriasis, mimic the effects of exercise and kill fungal skin infection...

More than 50 million Americans have a thyroid disorder while up to 105 million Americans have a metabolic syndrome. Chances of obesity and metabolic syndrome in those with thyroid disorders is increased over time. Chronic stress and infections are at the core of thyroid issues.  Long term cortisol elevation suppresses immune system function and fatigues the pituitary gland so it's signaling become...

Struggling to improve your gut health and metabolism?  Research has shown peptides to be a novel treatment to address your gut health and metabolism.  From ulcers, acid reflux, wound healing and leaky gut the peptide BPC 157 has show to yield a speedy recovery.  At the same time research on the peptide MOTS-c has shown to boost metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity, enhance exercise recovery and...

Are you struggling with elevated blood pressure, fatigue, chronic illness, leaky gut, sexual dysfunction, memory or concentration deficits? Chances are you're lacking sufficient nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a gas produced in the body to enhance blood circulation. As you age you levels of nitric oxide production are reduced leaving your body struggling to get key nutrients to repair damage and rem...