The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

In this episode, we discuss the complex world of allergies. While allergies are not new, they are certainly more prevalent in today's world compared to 20, 30 and even 40 years ago.

Have you noticed that more and more people around you are suffering from allergies? Or an increase in people with allergies in your lifetime? And have you ever wondered why some people have allergies while others don't?

We talk about these three questions, as well as give solutions to help manage and lessen allergy symptoms.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [1:55] Three questions to kick off this episode

• [4:10] What to do about seasonal allergies

• [5:10] Looking at our respiratory system

• [6:20] The impact on our immune system

• [6:45] Four elimination channels

• [9:10] Working at the root cause to get rid of allergy symptoms

• [11:40] Looking at 'life elements' as part of my BodiWell Methodology

• [12:35] Body Techniques and using reflexology

• [15:20] Herbs to support allergy relief

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Herbs mentioned in this episode: https://dianemclaren.com/collections/dianes-favourite-herbal-supplements

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

• www.instagram.com/dianemclarennaturally

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is part 2 of 2, where we discuss bone and joint health, and how to keep our bones and joints healthy naturally.

Dr. Nekessa Remy joins me on the show to share her best tips for optimizing bone and joint health.

As owner and clinic director for The Chiropractic Office, Dr. Remy is a sought after health and wellness expert for media outlets including CTV, CP24 and Global TV.

In today's episode, Dr Remy shares actionable tips you can begin using right away!

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [3:35] The most common causes of joint pain

• [5:10] How joints affect bone health

• [8:50] How our posture affects joint health

• [10:55] The difference between a strain and a sprain

• [12:30] Why sprains happen and how we can prevent them

• [14:35] Three basic types of feet and best footwear for each

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Better Posture Program

Connect with Dr. Remy

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.nekessaremy/

• https://thechiropracticoffice.ca

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is part 1 of 2, where we discuss bone and joint health, and how to keep our bones and joints healthy naturally.

We cover the most common conditions affecting bones and joints and why we lose more bone than we build. We also dive into the role of calcium in bone and joint health, optimizing nutrition for calcium intake, the importance of exercise and hydration, and wellness supplements that support healthy bones and joints.

If you're wanting to improve your bone and joint health, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [2:10] Information about our bones

• [2:40] The most common conditions of bone health

• [3:10] The most common conditions of joint health

• [6:50] Why we lose more bone than we build

• [8:25] How cartilage impacts our bone and joint health

• [11:05] The important role calcium plays in our joint and bone health

• [12:10] Optimizing your nutrition -- the foods that help and hinder calcium intake

• [19:05] Exercise to help with bone and joint health

• [19:30] Upping our water intake - why it is so important for our bone and joint health

• [20:00] Wellness supplements to take to support better bone and joint health

• [24:45] The importance of laughter

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 8 - THE CRAVING CURSE: Explore how cravings work, and how to kick them for good

• Free Guides and Templates

• Daily Hydration Formula

• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is part 2 of 2 where we discuss mental health and why your struggles are not all in our head. We talk specifically about depression and anxiety and how there is strong relationship with our sleep and colon.

Before we get into this episode's topic, it's important to note that this is such a delicate topic, and I am not a psychologist. If you are struggling, have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, and need support at this time, please seek help from a qualified health professional.

This episode is not about replacing current or proposed therapies, but may be considered complementary to those programs, to nurture the body and support its homeostasis, or state of balance.

We talk about:

• [3:00] Defining 'depression'

• [3:40] Symptoms of depression

• [5:25] A look at anxiety, what it is, and symptoms

• [6:55] Addressing and balancing underlying root causes

• [11:35] The correlation between the colon and sleep

• [12:00] Optimizing your nutrition + the BODIWELL Mythology

• [15:40] Herbals to support mental health

• [18:20] The importance of Images, visualization and a positive attitude

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 7 - THE MIND GUT CONNECTION: Connecting the dots

• Episode 13 - THE POWER OF SLEEP: Exploring the top myths and benefits when it comes to getting a good nights sleep

• Episode 18 - OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW: Exploring The Gut, its Microbiome & Cleansing Naturally Part 1

• Episode 19 - OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW: Exploring The Gut, its Microbiome & Cleansing Naturally Part 2

• Free Guides and Templates

• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is part 1 of 2 where we discuss mental health and why our struggles are not all in our head. I want to share with you a different, natural perspective based on my training and experience working with clients and with people close to me.

Before we get into this episode's topic, it's important to note that this is such a delicate topic, and I am not a psychologist. If you are struggling, have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, and need support at this time, please seek help from a qualified health professional.

This episode is not about replacing current or proposed therapies, but may be considered complementary to those programs, to nurture the body and support its homeostasis, or state of balance.

We talk about:

• [3:25] The stigma surrounding mental health
• [4:15] What exactly is mental health
• [9:25] Three body systems that affect how we feel and behave emotionally and mentally
• [14:00] The impact our nervous system has on the brain
• [16:50] Prioritizing optimized nutrition
• [19:00] Tips for reducing stress
• [20:35] The herbals I recommend

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 2 - IN A SYMPTOM FIRST WORLD: Understanding the importance of root cause analysis
• Episode 6 - THE STRESS EFFECT: Understand and help our bodies when under constant stress
• Episode 18 - OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW: Exploring The Gut, its Microbiome & Cleansing Naturally Part 1
• Episode 19 - OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW: Exploring The Gut, its Microbiome & Cleansing Naturally Part 2
• Free Guides and Templates
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is the second part of our two-part series on the gut, and its microbiomes.

In this episode, we answer more specific questions when it comes to gut health, such as microbiomes, microorganisms, which foods have a good and bad impact on our microbiome, and the herbs to use to rebalance the gut.

As you'll learn, gut health is an integral part of our overall health and wellness, and when we want to feel better, it often starts in the gut.

We talk about:

• [2:00] What is a microbiome
• [4:00] What are microorganisms
• [6:30] Can humans survive without microbiomes?
• [8:40] How to change our gut microbiome
• [14:40] Working with herbals to rebalance the gut
• [19:50] Where and how to start making lasting changes

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 3 - FOOD FIRST Breaking down the good the bad and the ugly of nutrition labels
• Episode 18 - OUT WITH THE OLD & IN WITH THE NEW: The Gut, Its Microbiomes & Cleansing - Part 1
• Free Guides and Templates
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

This episode is part one of a two-part series on the gut, and its microbiomes.

As you will learn in this episode, all disease and health challenges start and end in the gut. What is gut health and why does it play such a vital role in our overall health? How do we rebalance and cleanse it? How do we retrain our colon to function optimally?

We answer all of these questions and more.

We talk about:

• [2:45] How one natural practitioner changed my prognosis indefinitely
• [3:55] What is Gut Health
• [4:40] What is a normal digestive intestinal tract
• [8:20] Questions clients have asked about bowel movements
• [10:05] What happens to our body when there are not enough eliminations
• [14:30] How to retrain the colon
• [17:55] Herbals to start retraining the colon
• [23:15] The most important organ

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 1 - DIANE MCLARENS STORY: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS & HEALING
• Episode 7 - THE MIND GUT CONNECTION Connecting the dots
• Free Guides and Templates
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

In this episode, we're discussing the gift of health and how to navigate the Holiday Season and stay healthy, naturally.

I know this time of year can be difficult to stay on track with our health goals. Between parties, events, delicious food, and alcoholic beverages, how do we become mindful of what we're consuming – and why?

You will learn some suggestions, tips and tricks I use and recommend to my clients, to help us maintain our optimal health, naturally - even through the holidays.

We talk about:

• [3:30] Why the Holiday Season is filled with many varying emotions
• [5:20] Easy tips to stay healthy and choose our foods better during the holiday, while still having lots of "fun" foods!
• [13:30] Knowing your triggers and planning around them
• [17:00] Why waiting until the New Year to begin better habits
• [18:10] Using my BODIWELL Methodology to keep you on track
• [20:50] Supplements to help you sail through the season

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 4 - THE PURSUIT OF BALANCE Harnessing the 80/20 Rule In Your Life
• Episode 8 - THE CRAVING CURSE Explore how cravings work, and how to kick them for good
• Free Guides and Templates
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to naturally optimize your focus and memory at any age.

Brain health affects all of us, and it can change drastically due to circumstances such as stress, lack of sleep, injuries, shock, trauma, illness and more. Now, there is a positive side to learning about brain health as our brain can find new pathways and even reverse previous trauma and symptoms.

I share with you my best tips for creating and maintaining excellent brain health.

We talk about:

• [4:30] How the brain creates new pathways
• [7:55] The questions I get asked all the time when it comes to brain health
• [10:40] Clarifying what we mean by "the brain is a muscle"
• [11:59] Tips to help develop focus
• [14:45] What to do when you feel overwhelmed
• [16:25 Herbs to support brain health
• [21:15] Tips to support brain power, focus and memory
• [26:55] The connection between the brain and digestive system
• [29:05] Summary and key takeaways from this episode

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 2: Understanding the importance of root cause analysis in a symptom first world
• Episode 6 - THE STRESS EFFECT: Understand and help our bodies when under constant stress
• Episode 7 - THE MIND GUT CONNECTION Connecting the dots
• Episode 13 - THE POWER OF SLEEP: Exploring the top benefits & myths when it comes to getting a good night's sleep
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode
• Daily Hydration Formula
• The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com

The information in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to support your body's amazing immune system naturally.

With colder weather around the corner, and children back to school, it's that time of year when viruses start to rear their ugly head. What can we do to support our immune system? I share my best tips with you.

We talk about:

• [3:00] Why our body is always under attack
• [5:00] What is the immune system?
• [6:45] How the lymphatic system works
• [9:00] My BODIWELL Methodology and its relationship to the immune system
• [22:35] The herbs I recommend for prevention and in times of crisis
• [26:25] Supporting childrens' immune systems
• [28:05] Where to start when it comes to supporting your immune system

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 1 - MY STORY: How I conquered MS & discovered my passion for natural health with Diane McLaren
• Episode 2: Understanding the importance of root cause analysis in a symptom first world
• Episode 8 - THE CRAVING CURSE: Exploring how cravings work & how to kick them for good
• Episode 9 - MODERN MEDITATION: The Power of Intention
• Episode 13 - THE POWER OF SLEEP: Exploring the top benefits & myths when it comes to getting a good night's sleep
• Get the herbs mentioned in this episode
• Supplements for better sleep

Connect with me

• www.dianemclaren.com