Well Beyond 40

"I have excessive smelly gas! Can you help?!" asks Deepa from JJ's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. We find our answer from Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut. Listen in to hear Dr. Pedre's in-depth analysis and plan of action for tackling this challenging issue. Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Yo...

"I feel like my stomach bloats no matter what. Help!" shares Adrienne Lopresti from Facebook. In this episode, Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut, provides his insight. Tune in to hear Dr. Pedre's illuminating answer, where he presents multiple explanations and courses of action; the answer might surprise you! Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your...

"Do antibiotics affect your immunity?" asks Christeen from JJ's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Great question, Christeen. Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert, and founder of Happy Gut, chimes in with the answer. Listen in for an eye-opening account of how antibiotics may affect immunity and the actions you can take to bolster your resilience. Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping awa...

"Is staying home, washing, and cleaning not good for our microbiome?" asks Leah from my Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut has the answer. Tune in to hear his actionable advice on how you can help your microbiome thrive! Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Your Quick S...

"How do you exercise with no energy?" asks Dena Marie from Facebook. Getting started with exercise can be so tough when you aren’t feeling your best. JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist says the key is to start with what you can do and build. Tune in to hear JJ’s advice on getting started and how she managed to keep exercising during one of the most difficult periods of...

"How can one possibly get enough fiber doing Keto?" asks Beverly Alway Spring from Facebook. Great question Beverly! Keto is a high fat, optimal protein diet which isn’t naturally high in fiber, says JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and author of the Sugar Impact Diet. Tune in to hear JJ’s expert advice and tips on adding fiber to your diet in delicious and nutritious ways, and what other things...

"My abdomen area is flabby. Any advice on exercise to tighten it up?" asks AnneMarie Adamowicz on Facebook. JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and exercise physiologist, has the answer. Keep listening to learn how to blast away the fat and trim and tone your abs in no time with JJ's expert advice and techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When is the best time to eat fruit?" asks DJ Quan from Instagram. JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and bestselling author of the Sugar Impact Diet, has the answer to the great fruit debate! Keep listening to hear JJ explain what types of fruit are most beneficial, how much you can eat, and when to eat fruit as part of a healthy, low sugar diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

"What is more beneficial: post-early morning resistance training, a protein smoothie, or continuing to fast until lunchtime?" asks doodlebugbailey from Instagram. JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and NY Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet and The Sugar Impact Diet, says the answer depends on what your goals are. Listen in to learn more about the factors you need to consider to make the be...

"What is the key element to focusing both on the immediate sense of the task at hand and on the broader sense of our lives as a whole?" asks Dane on Facebook. Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time has the answer. Listen in to learn how to harness the power to live the life you want, not just the life you get. Rejuvenate and renew yourself t...

"How do I incorporate mindfulness into my daily life and work?" asks Lindsay on YouTube. Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time answers this question with a glimpse into his personal routine. Listen in to learn practical steps anyone can take to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. Rejuvenate and renew yourself today with this bonus...

"How can we find more balance and set better boundaries?" asks Oliver on Instagram. Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time has the answer with his practical approach that applies the wisdom and practices of Eastern thinking to modern time management. Listen in to learn tools to keep your life balanced, even during this challenging season. Re...

"Do you have any special tips for better time management?" asks Nikhita on Facebook. Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time has the answer with his practical approach that applies the wisdom and practices of Eastern thinking to modern time management. Listen in to learn what you can do to cultivate peace, establish balance, and reduce stress...

“You've mentioned that people, especially Americans are facing a crisis of consciousness. How do we wake up?” asks Sarah from Instagram. Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time has the answer with his practical approach that applies the wisdom and practices of Eastern thinking to the challenges of modern living. Tune in to learn how to awaken...

"What are your thoughts on the carnivore trend?" asks Deanna Rothhaar from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist, answers this question with some tried and true principles that will help you get the most out of any diet. Tune in to learn more about the science behind the carnivore trend and what JJ learned as a guest on the TV show “Freaky Eaters”...

"How do we cut down fat (especially belly fat or visceral fat) without losing muscle mass?" asks this_is_fiction from Instagram. “I love this question," answers JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in to learn why JJ says, "Your body is not a bank account, it's a chemistry experiment!” Learn her recommended methods for teaching your body how to burn o...

"What can I do to lower my cholesterol?" Diane Hastings emailed to ask this question. “First, you want to make sure you are measuring the right things, so you can improve the right things,” answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in to discover what factors make cholesterol problematic, what makes a difference and what doesn’t, and how to make an infor...

"Can you please briefly discuss alkaline vs. acid foods?" asks Evy Todd from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist, breaks the answer to this complex question down into simple, achievable steps. Listen in as JJ explains why the acid/alkaline balance is so important to your overall health, what three factors contribute to how a specific food affects your...

"What is the best diet for people with autoimmune disease?" asks chloenomundo2019 from Instagram. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and bestselling author of the Virgin Diet, answers this frequent question by drawing on her own wealth of knowledge and years of experience in this field. Listen in to learn what JJ recommends for overall immune support, as well as the other factors you need t...

"I have Hashimoto's. Should I be getting iodine?" asks NJW from Instagram. JJ's personal thyroid specialist, Dr. Alan Christianson, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and best selling author, has the answer. Listen in to learn more about hidden iodine in your diet and how to know if you're getting the right amount. Supporting your living thyroid or managing symptoms of disease doesn't h...

"I have an under-active thyroid. What is the best thing to help fatigue and brain fog?" asks Irma Blanco from Facebook. JJ's personal thyroid specialist, Dr. Alan Christianson, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and best selling author, has the answer. Listen in to find out what you can do to increase energy and mental clarity. Supporting your living thyroid or managing symptoms of dise...

"Does ringing in the ears relate to autoimmune or inflammation?" asks Carolyn Steinbeck from my Super Immune Masterclass. Dr. Terry Wahls, researcher, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, and certified functional medicine practitioner, has the answer. Tune in to learn some simple steps to calm symptoms and address the root cause of this common problem. Dr. Wahls is living proo...

"I have multiple autoimmune diseases. What can I do to improve my immune function?" asks Julie, from my Super Immune Masterclass. Dr. Terry Wahls, researcher, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, and certified functional medicine practitioner, has the answer. Listen in and learn how to help your immune function, even if you have more than one autoimmune disease. Dr. Wahls is l...

"Are autoimmune people more at risk for viruses and infections?" asks Nancy from my Super Immune Masterclass. Dr. Terry Wahls, researcher, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, and certified functional medicine practitioner, has the answer. Tune in to learn how you can promote a healthy immune response, even if you have compromised immune function. Dr. Wahls is living proof tha...

"Why do you recommend avoiding alkaline water?" asks Buffaloglitter from Instagram. Medical biophysicist Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, Ph. D., also known as The Paleo Mom, has the answer. Listen in to learn the science behind alkaline water and separate the facts from the marketing hype. Download Dr. Ballantyne's two awesome (and free!) quick-start guides at https://www.thepaleomom.com/free-gift. Whether...