As we head into Fall, flu season is once again upon us! Join us in this episode for a complete breakdown of how to survive cold and flu season, from stocking your cabinet, to what to take at the first onset of symptoms, and of course, how to prevent getting sick in the first place!

Here are a few links to products mentioned in the episode!

Zinc Lozenges: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Enhanced-Lozenges-Vegetarian/dp/B00PYX2SVM

Cod Liver Oil: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/Green-Pasture-Cod-Liver-Oil-Cinnamon-Tingle-p/gp-clo-liq-cinnamon.htm

Acerola Cherry Powder: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/perfect-acerola-powder-organic-vitamin-c-superfood-156g/

Jeff Crippen was a child living like so many others a standard American lifestyle, until he developed a migraine that essentially lasted 15 years. Yes - 15 YEARS. Despite seeking the best that medical care had to offer, from renowned doctors to pharmaceutical drugs, his headaches persisted and intensified, as did his frustration levels as he sought answers, empathy, and relief from a system that saw him as a collection of symptoms and not a whole person.

Through the frustration, he knew there must be a better way to create and maintain health. Born out of his own pain as a patient, he embarked on a journey to rid himself - forever - of headaches that had impacted his life for decades. Today, now a healthy, thriving naturopathic doctor, chiropractor, and nutritionist, Dr. Jeff Crippen shares how our thoughts can drastically influence our health, why the placebo effect is real, and how our physical and emotional health intertwines in the quest for longevity.

Dr. Jeff is the author of a groundbreaking book, Timeless You-th, in which he shares the 5 pillars of wellness and longevity. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Timeless You-th for a deeper dive.

In this episode, Elanie shares why she and her husband opted for a homebirth, what the advantages of a homebirth are, and why safety concerns over birthing at home vs. birthing at a hospital are vastly over-exaggerated. Elanie also shares her own homebirth story with her daughter, Noah!

A recent study reveals a potential connection between Parkinson’s disease and the gut microbiome, suggesting that infection with a specific bacteria, known as Desulfovibrio, contributes to the development of the degenerative brain disorder.

In this episode we will discuss the findings of this research article and how it may impact the functional medicine treatment protocol for Parkinson's Disease forever!

The October, November, and December 2013 issues of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension (a conservative and traditional medical journal) each included a section of a major research review article on a topic that hard-science, data-driven clinicians might not have taken seriously until recently: replacing antihypertensive medications with appropriate nutrition and nutraceutical supplements.

In this episode we will discuss the environmental factors that contribute to hypertension and how you can replace pharmaceuticals with nutrition for healing!

Eating nutrient-dense foods doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg! One of the biggest obstacles an individual faces when beginning their journey toward better health is perceived price disparities between processed conventional food and single ingredient, high quality food. In this episode we address how to get the most affordable organic produce, pasture-raised meat and dairy, and when to buy foods in bulk. Saving money requires some amount of planning ahead, so after you listen to this podcast make sure to put what you learn into action today!

Deena Thompson, RDN, CNS is an expert in all things fasting, and in this episode, she walks us through how you can get all of the amazing benefits of fasting, without actually fasting! No, it's not too good to be true! Join us as we discuss the importance of a modified fasting reset, and what it can do for your health!

Calling all you full-time workers! Whether you are full-time in the office, or full-time at home with the kids, finding time to prepare and eat nutrient-dense meals can be challenging. In this episode, we present some simple strategies to help you get ahead of the game so that healthy, nutritious food is always at your fingertips, even in the food desert of Cubicleland!

P.S. I promised a link to the Crockpot Lunch Pot, so here you go! How gorgeous are some of these colors?!

You can eat all the healthy food you want, but if you aren't digesting it well, you are getting minimal nutrition from it. Unfortunately, digestive problems are one of the number one concerns for most individuals. In this podcast episode we discuss 7 simple tips to help you improve digestion and get the most nutrition possible out of each meal!