What goes in our gut may affect what goes on in our brain. Research has found that people who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) also have increased rates of depression. So if you or someone you love are experiencing anxiety, depression, low moods, chronic stress, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, or other digestive or mental health issues this show is for you! Join Dar and Leah as they discuss the gut/brain connection and what you can do about.

Intestinal Connection to Depression

Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com

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Many women start perimenopause in their late 30s. Two very common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor responses. In today’s show, our dietitians share what nutrients in food can help the body reduce or eliminate intense vasomotor symptoms and ways to add in self care to a very busy life.

Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and More

Good postpartum nutrition is essential to feeling your best and healing your body as a brand new mom. But it can be hard to balance your own needs with those of your baby. These tips from nutritionist and parent Leah will help you get proper nutrition, boost your energy, and help prioritize your own health.

Tips for Postpartum Nutrition - Ask a Nutritionist

It's estimated that 50% of men and women will experience hair loss at some point. There are so many contributing factors when it comes to hair loss and it takes some investigating to get to the root cause for each individual. We hear about all of these hair loss struggles when working with clients and we’re here today to talk about what you can do nutritionally to promote hair regrowth. We’ll cover reasons why someone might be experiencing hair loss and share the nutrients to focus on to help your hair grow back naturally.

Hair Loss: What Can I Do?

Join Brandy and our special guest - Nutritional Weight and Wellness client and educator, Nell Kauls - as Nell shares her empowering journey that covers thirty years of dieting, battling intense sugar cravings and finally achieving a lifestyle free of sugar dependency.
Whether you're struggling with dieting or sugar addiction yourself or simply looking for ways to lead a healthier life, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their habits.

Overcoming Sugar Cravings: Nell Kauls - Ask a Nutritionist

The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when you combine the numbers for men and women. In this show, we’ll cover cancer statistics (like how 90% of colon cancer cases are preventable with early screenings!), factors that might put you at a higher risk for colon cancer, symptoms to look out for, and ways to test and screen for cancer. We’ll close out the show with a discussion on nutritional and lifestyle tips you can incorporate into your life for cancer prevention.

Intestinal Connection to Depression

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