hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

Who said healthy cooking needs to be complicated? Nealy Fischer shares kitchen hacks for preparing simple, healthy meals at home.Between taking care of family, working a full- or part-time job, and running around to various social and community events, many women struggle to find time to prepare a healthy meal. And, when they do find the time, they feel frustrated they’re not living up to what they should be doing in the kitchen.

Nealy Fischer, founder of The Flexible Chef, encourages women to ditch perfection in the kitchen and focus on creating meals that fit within their lifestyle. By preparing meals at home, a person immediately becomes more conscious about what she’s putting into her body. But, according to Nealy, healthy cooking doesn’t need to be complicated.

Listen as Nealy joins Dr. Taz to share quick kitchen hacks for cooking simple, healthy meals for you and your family.

Dr. Jay Davidson breaks down the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other parasitic infections.Between the environment, electromagnetic radiation (EMR), and the constant stress people face every day, we are at a higher risk than ever before of suffering from chronic parasite infections.

We’re constantly bombarded with energy from the 5G WiFi in our homes. Roughly 25 percent of buildings have mold in them, which suppresses the immune system. And, there are now more than 85,000 chemicals created by man, many of which haven’t been studied thoroughly. 

Dr. Jay Davidson discusses how these factors contribute to the risk of Lyme disease and other parasitic infections. He breaks down the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases and shares his holistic approach to treatment.

Listen as Dr. Davidson joins Dr. Taz to discuss protocols for treating parasitic infection.

Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your diet plan so you'll keep weight off after your diet ends.There are a number of diets available that focus primarily on the foods you can or cannot eat, or the amount of food you should consume per meal. However, without mindfulness, many people remain unmotivated to continue eating well after their diet ends and ultimately regain any weight lost.

Beth Warren, a dietician and “kosher girl,” relates her experience with dieting to her Jewish upbringing, noting that keeping kosher requires the same discipline as sticking to a diet plan.

She explains how setting a daily intention and simply being cognizant of what you eat can make the difference between a successful or failed diet.

Listen as Beth joins Dr. Taz to discuss her 21-day intuitive eating plan.

Learn how to achieve long-term health success by creating your own personalized health mix.When it comes to diets, exercise, and weight loss, consistency is key.

The mediocre workout that you can do consistently do is far better than the “best” workout you’ll never do. But, with all of the diet and exercise regimens available on the internet, it’s almost impossible to navigate the health world without feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by indecision. 

Kathleen Trotter helps clients create a “health mix” unique to their health history, goals, and life realities. She explains that no one diet, exercise, or mindfulness strategy works for everyone. Each individual has unique needs and enjoys different foods or types of exercise, and the only way to achieve long-term health success is to create your own personalized health mix.

Listen as Kathleen Trotter joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to find your health mix.

In a world of fad diets, Carly Pollack shares permanent weight loss solutions.There are countless diets, cleanses, and 30-day challenges geared to help people lose weight, but very rarely are these solutions permanent.

These fad diets tend to focus on the foods we should or shouldn’t put into our bodies rather than providing us with the mental tools necessary for making permanent changes.

Nutrition expert Carly Pollack presents her unique understanding of body science, brain wiring, and spiritual principles to facilitate real, long-term change. She shares with listeners how to let go of negative self-talk and stress rather than trying to manage it.

And, she reminds us that our plate is a reflection of our state. 

Listen as Carly Pollack joins Dr. Taz to discuss permanent weight loss solutions.

Dr. Michael Ruscio discusses how nutrition isn't the only component of gut health.Dr. Michael Ruscio knows the importance of gut health. His personal experience led him to study integrative medicine for his own treatment.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a disorder caused by excessive bacteria in the small intestine. Symptoms can mirror IBS with constipation, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux may also occur. Non-digestive symptoms include thyroid problems, anxiety, brain fog, skin conditions and metabolism.

Forcing a restrictive diet will not correct an issue that is non-dietary. Active issues in the gut need to be addressed. 

Food intolerances are something you can control. Remove foods that produce an inflammatory immune reaction in your gut. Eliminate processed foods.

You may have to limit foods that are rich in FODMAPs, short chain carbohydrates that are tough to digest. Not everyone can handle cruciferous vegetables like broccoli when there’s a bacterial overgrowth. Prebiotics in these foods can feed the bad bacteria until they’re handled.

Much of the immune system and the process of inflammation takes place in the gut.

Listen as Dr. Ruscio joins Dr. Taz to explain SIBO, FODMAPs, and how to improve your health by aiding your gut.

Dr. Becky Campbell shares how overall health influences thyroid function.Dr. Becky Campbell learned firsthand how important it is to heal the thyroid. Diagnosed with a hypothyroidism, she sought treatment from a functional medicine doctor as an alternative to medication.

Dr. Campbell reminds that most immune disorders generate in the gut. The adrenals are close to the thyroid, affecting its health. Viruses also influence overall health. A holistic approach to thyroid issues is imperative for healing.

Take steps to improve thyroid health. Stress reduction improves wellness. Make sure your diet supports gut health.

Listen as Dr. Campbell joins Dr. Taz to give tips on how to aid thyroid health.

Learn how essential oils can balance your hormones and boost your energy.Many women suffer from superhero syndrome, burning out trying to do everything and be everything to everyone and causing them to live in a constant state of stress.

This chronic stress creates a hormone imbalance that results in weight gain, depression, and a lack of energy. It can even lower your IQ.

Dr. Mariza Snyder empowers women to pause and shift your mindset to make yourself a priority. Her solution: incorporate essential oils into your mindfulness routine. 

Essential oils can lower cortisol levels in your brain, meaning less stress and more energy. Simply breathing in essential oils improves cognitive function, lowers blood pressure, curbs cravings, and gives your body a boost of natural energy.  

Listen as Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of essential oils.

Learn how to unplug, unwind, and find true happiness in your life.In today’s achievement-oriented society, it’s easy to find success and wealth but still be unhappy. We’re constantly working to achieve goals and make the people around us happy, and we’re foiled by what we see on social media. 

However, happiness is easy to find if you have the right tools.

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, uses proven, evidence-based techniques to help people find happiness. He suggests unplugging from technology, forming real relationships -- whether romantic, professional or platonic -- and finding the overlap between what you’re good at and what makes you passionate. From there, we can give ourselves “permission to be human” and find peace. 

Join Dr. Taz as she and Dr. Ben-Shahar discuss how we can begin the journey to find happiness.

Oral hygiene affects your entire body, which is why a healthy mouth leads to a healthy self.A healthy gut, healthy heart and healthy brain starts with a healthy mouth.

Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, and poor oral hygiene and harmful products can lead to a variety of health issues including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, dementia and different types of cancer. 

As a nurse and Natural Oral Wellness expert, Trina Felber, RN, breaks down why good bacteria and mouth biome are so important, how poor oral hygiene affects the rest of your body, and what warning signs (like sensitive teeth or bad breath) might signify a larger issue. 

Listen as Trina joins Dr. Taz to talk about oral hygiene products that will keep your mouth—and body—healthy.