In this episode, join me, Dr. Taal, for an exploration into the world of functional lab tests. As we embark on my first solo podcast, we'll delve into what functional lab tests are and why they're essential for a comprehensive view of our health. These tests offer a holistic perspective, uncovering nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues that often elude standard blood tests. By identifying root causes, functional tests not only personalize treatment programs but also accelerate healing. We'll navigate through various types of functional tests, from hormone and stool testing to food sensitivity and organic acid tests, revealing their unique insights. I'll share my personal experience with these tests and discuss the growing acceptance of functional testing in the medical community. Tune in for a glimpse into the future of healthcare and how functional lab tests are shaping it. Thank you for being part of this episode, and remember to engage with your questions and interests for future episodes. Until then, stay healthy and take care!

“When we're trying to identify nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and we want a more comprehensive view of how the body is functioning, functional tests are an excellent tool to use because some of these findings don't necessarily show up on a standard set of blood tests.”

Here are some of the following highlights from this conversation! Learn more of it through in this episode! 

• Functional lab tests provide a holistic view of health, revealing nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues often missed by standard blood tests.

• These tests focus on identifying root causes, allowing for personalized treatment programs and faster healing.

• Various types of functional tests include hormone tests, stool tests, food sensitivity testing, and organic acid tests, each offering unique insights into different aspects of health.

• The integration of functional tests with traditional blood tests enhances the diagnostic process, providing a comprehensive understanding of a person's health.

• Personal experience highlights the value of functional tests in uncovering underlying issues and tailoring effective treatments.

Connect with us

Website: https://alkembahrain.com/password

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkem.bh/

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we're tackling the important topic of hormones as part of our "How to Talk to Your Doctor" series. Joined by Dr. Taal, our naturopathic doctor, we aim to make discussing hormone health with your healthcare provider more comfortable. Dr. Taal shares personal experiences with hormonal health issues, highlighting the need to address discomfort rather than normalize it. Hormones act as messengers for various bodily functions, making understanding their basics crucial. Even if not planning to conceive, fertility and hormonal balance are still relevant. We emphasize early action if your body deviates from usual patterns, as prompt addressing can expand your treatment options. 

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Taal emphasized the importance of understanding one's own body and advocating for one's health. He highlighted the significance of recognizing and addressing changes in bodily functions that deviate from the norm. Dr. Taal stressed the need to avoid normalizing discomfort or symptoms, especially for women, and instead encouraged seeking medical help and having open conversations with healthcare providers. He underscored the value of early intervention to expand treatment options and prevent potential complications. Additionally, Dr. Taal emphasized that healing starts with self-awareness and self-love, and each individual's healing journey is unique.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode focused on empowering your health journey! 

“It's important to have a baseline to understand exactly what's happening with an individual at that moment to confirm any sort of diagnosis or thoughts around what the underlying cause may be. And then to also provide the ability for us to track progress over time when we've implemented a treatment plan.”

Learn more about these following highlights from this conversation!

• Dr. Taal stressed the importance of understanding one's body and recognizing deviations from normal functioning.

• A conversation about against normalizing discomfort or symptoms, especially for women, and instead encouraged seeking medical help promptly.

• Dr. Taal highlighted the significance of open and honest discussions with healthcare providers to address hormonal issues effectively.

• The emphasization that seeking help early provides more treatment options and prevents potential complications down the line.

• How healing begins with self-awareness and self-love, emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual's healing journey.

Connect with us

Website: https://alkembahrain.com/password

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkem.bh/

Welcome to our first full episode of the podcast! In today's episode, we are excited to share the inspiring journey of Dr. Taal. He takes us back to his roots in Vancouver, Canada, and explains how his path led him to Bahrain, becoming the first naturopathic doctor in the country. Dr. Taal discusses the importance of naturopathic medicine and the unique approach it offers for patient care. He also shares a heartwarming story of how he met his co-founder, Naz, and how their shared vision led to the birth of Alkem Integrated Health and Wellness Medical Center. The center's mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health through holistic and natural approaches.

Dr. Taal emphasizes the significance of patient-provider relationships and encourages patients to be advocates for their health. He believes that healing starts with self-awareness and self-love, and that every individual's healing journey is unique.

Join us in this insightful conversation as we learn more about Dr. Taal’s passion for naturopathic medicine and his commitment to empowering others on their healing journeys.

“At the end of the day, if you aren't resonating or connecting with your healthcare provider, if you don't feel heard, if you don't feel like they are specifically working with you on your symptoms, and on understanding why you're feeling the way that you're feeling, then maybe you need to find another health care provider. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself.”

Here are the following excavated highlights in this conversation and learn more about it!

• Dr. Taal shares the exciting and challenging aspects of moving to a new country to become the first naturopathic doctor in Bahrain.

• Discover how Dr. Taal's path to Bahrain was guided by unexpected twists and the role of intuition in making life-changing decisions.

• Dr. Taal’s inspiration from his childhood family doctor and how it shaped his approach to patient care and problem-solving in naturopathic medicine.

• Exploring the perceived gap in the health and wellness space in the Middle East and how Alkem Integrated Wellness was born to address this need.

• Learn about the significant difference in patient care and treatment approach when spending quality time with patients becomes a priority.

• Delve into the power of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms, and its impact on long-term health and wellness.

• Discover practical tips and advice on incorporating more natural and sustainable practices into daily life for improved well-being.

• Explore the untapped potential of naturopathic medicine in revolutionizing the healthcare landscape and empowering individuals to take charge of their health.

Connect with us:

Website: https://alkembahrain.com/password

Instagram: @alkem.bh

Welcome Back! We are rebranding this Podcast for Season 2!

The Alkem Podcast is a holistic wellness show hosted by Naz, a self-love coach and business owner, and Dr. Taal, a naturopathic doctor. They explore ancient practices, cutting-edge research, and expert insights to provide a holistic approach to wellbeing. The podcast aims to help listeners manifest their dream life, regardless of age or origin. In this episode, they announce the rebranding of the podcast to "The Alkem Podcast" and introduce Dr. Taal as the new co-host. They share their passion for holistic medicine and their desire to provide actionable advice and tangible tools to enhance listeners' lives. The new brand, "Alkem," is inspired by the ancient practice of transforming base metals into gold, symbolizing personal growth and self-transformation. The hosts plan to share personal experiences, bring in aligned guests, and discuss various health and wellness topics, including mindset, movement, relationships, self-love, nutrition, and more. They emphasize the importance of delivering information in an understandable and implementable way. The podcast will launch new episodes every Thursday, aiming to build a vibrant community of like-minded individuals seeking holistic wellbeing. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, leave reviews, and connect on Instagram or the podcast's website.

Is this something I can do now? Do I have the time? Do I have the finances? Do I have the support? These are probably the questions that are going around your mind when thinking about opening a business. And frankly, you may have amazing ideas but those are real questions that need realistic answers. 

Leena Alsulaiman is here in the podcast to lift some of the fears and self doubts on our shoulders. Leena is a Life, Brand & Mindset Mentor for Women. She supports women in identifying and fulfilling their purpose by reflecting back to them their unique strengths and supporting them as they journey to achieve their goals and thrive in their pursuits. Leena offered her insight, expertise, and knowledge to hundreds of women starting their ventures, growing their brands, moving through major life transitions, and making career moves.

Hit the road of entrepreneurship wit us in this podcast and listen to the following topics to help you start that engine and drift that passion to your business:

• The struggle of women jumping into entrepreneurship

• Beginner’s entrepreneurial launch

• Fears of women, a man not necessarily would have

• How visible are you?

• Figuring out your “why”

• What to do when you hit a plateau 

• Best tips in business marketing for beginners 

“If you don’t try, you’re not going to know what’s the right thing for you. You’re not going to know where you are and what it feels most real and how you can communicate your message, your content, your talk about your services, your product. But then find a rhythm where, at least, somehow you are showing up, if your intention is to grow your business.” - Leena Alsulaiman

Connect with Leena:

Instagram: @leena.alsulaiman

Please fill in this quick survey (will only take 5 min) to win a 1:1 coaching call with me: https://form.jotform.com/230216324958052

Book a FREE 20 min consultation: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: https://www.nazgrimley.com/

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Motherhood requires selflessness. Most Moms sacrifice so much about what they want and need to give their children a boost. The load of home tasks and caregiving to their family make them think they don’t have time for themselves. But you know what, you can still do anything you want and achieve the things you dreamed of, and have some self care and “me” time once in a while. It’s not being selfish, it’s not like abandoning your children but investing for yourself. Because a happy Mom can more likely raise a well virtuous child and build a better household.

With that being said, a friend of mine, Olga Ghali will be joining us in this podcast to help us draft a sustainable time management structure for Moms. Olga is a Time Management Mentor and ICF Coach. She is also holding an amazing community here in Bahrain, the Moms Club.

Stay tune and take a sip in each of these delicious topics:

• The moment when “Time Management for Moms” came to Olga
• What’s stopping Moms to ask for help
• Tips for Moms whose draining themselves too much
• How do you want your kids to look at you
• How Olga’s programs work when she coach Moms through time management
• Finding your resources and manage them

“I do believe that motherhood is a job. And this is the most difficult job that we as a woman ever face in our lives.” - Olga Ghali

Connect with Olga:

Instagram: @olgaghali / @momsguide.bh

Please fill in this quick survey (will only take 5 min) to win a 1:1 coaching call with me: https://form.jotform.com/230216324958052

Book a FREE 20 min consultation: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: https://www.nazgrimley.com/

Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn

People over time keep looking for better ways on how to heal your hormones and heal your gut. We want quick fixes, we want to get there really fast. But we forget all the years that we've put our body through without allowing ourselves to forgive ourselves for how we treated our body. And the most common solutions offered to those who seek them are usually grinding your body and/or food restrictions.

But let me tell you this, what you really need to do first is work on your stress. When you are working and healing on your stress, what happens is you make better decisions for your well being. This is where we create sustainable wellness practices. 

Stress is one of the most damaging things that a person can go through. Stress takes a toll on the body that makes it more difficult to heal and floods the body with hormones that can put your body out of balance. So in order to avoid this, it is very important to find ways to fight the stress that presents itself in our lives. 

This episode is loaded with actionable tips about the six super easy ways that you can just like, Take it, Plug it in, and You got this girl!

Learn More About:

• The effects of Stress in your Body
• How to apply Habit Stacking to relieve stress
• Find what movement you like
• Making sustainable solutions
• Benefits of maintaining a strong social network
• How to react on certain situations
• When not to cross your own boundaries 

“Value your time more but also respect your own boundary. If you don't respect your own boundaries, do not expect other people to respect your boundary.” - Naz Grimley

Please fill in this quick survey (will only take 5 min) to win a 1:1 coaching call with me: https://form.jotform.com/230216324958052

Book a FREE 20 min consultation: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: https://www.nazgrimley.com/

Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn

Some people say, “You will never hit burnout, and can still keep working an infinite number of hours, if you love what you are doing.” I hate to break it to you, but your body and mind need rest. If you don’t give yourself time to rest and manage the time for each task/goal you want to do, you will end up burning that passion.

To help us understand how to manage our time and energy that serves us, Alejandra Marques will be joining us in this episode.

Alejandra Marqués is a Time & Lean Systems Strategist, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author.

She graduated top of her class in both Degrees: Law and Business Management, and she has 2 Master in Law. Her book “From Burned Out To Unstoppable. A Guide To Becoming Your Most Productive And Balanced Self” has reached #1 best-seller on Amazon in over 7 categories, among them Business Life, Health & Stress, Production & Operations, Leadership, and Problem Solving. Alejandra has worked at one of the major law firms in Spain, as a criminal law professor at the University, in notary offices, in research centers as a project manager, and more, and now runs her own company: Your Plan A International LLC. She speaks 6 languages and she helps people worldwide to create the life they desire by using their time as their most precious resource, creating more balance, and achieving their goals with ease. Alejandra speaks at Corporate events and trains teams to increase their productivity, improve performance, reduce inefficiencies and prevent burnout.

Alejandra shared how she managed to do it all, how she switched from being a Lawyer into a Time and Balance Mentor and at what point in her life she hit burnout. Going through all that she came into understanding on how to avoid burnout by leveraging yourself more and identified her non-negotiables.

Dig in to these topics and get full with amazing nuggets:

• How to create more time
• Long-term consequences of burnout
• “Pomodoro Technique”
• Spending time on Distraction 
• Confusing Passion with Expectation
• How a “notebook” can change your time management strategy
• Tips for Entrepreneurs doing too much in their business.

“Even if you're feeling this stream of motivation and passion, and you can work on it 24/7. Don't do it. Yes, momentum is great, but you cannot work 24/7. It's not good for your health. It's not good for your mind. It's not good for your body. And if you do that, you will burn that passion.” - Alejandra Marqués

Time & Stress Management (March 2023 in Bahrain): https://alejandramarques.com/bahrain-corporate-program/

Podcast Episode 16. The 4 Step Formula to Own Your TIME with Alejandra Marquez

Connect with Alejandra:

Instagram: @alejandramarques_yourplana

Website: https://alejandramarques.com/links/

Book a FREE 20 min consultation: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: www.nazgrimley.com 

Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn

Our first special guest for our podcat’s new season is Dr. Taal Bastien. He is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor since 2017, born and raise from Vancouver Canada and currently working in Bahrain since January 2022

Dr. Taal is practicing at Janabiya, Intouch Clinic, where he’s seeing a pretty wide breath of patients. He has a really strong interest in helping people with any blood sugar dysregulation, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular disease, digestive concerns and people who are just trying to manage all the stressors.

He creates personalized holistic treatment plans for his patients that will include a combination of Supplementation, Regenerative injection therapies [coming soon], Detoxification, Botanical medicines, Lifestyle modifications/counseling and Pharmaceutical interventions where appropriate.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about:

• From IT Management/Consulting to Healthcare Practitioner
• The difference between “what you like to do” and “what you are passionate about”
• Why do some people put their passion on Pause?
• Nuggets on lacking of education in terms of women not knowing what’s going on in their body

“I started really looking at what it was that I loved about the job that I had and it was all very much to do with helping people solve problems, getting into puzzles, figuring things out and providing solutions like that made me feel really really good” - Dr. Taal Bastien

Connect with Dr. Taal:

Instagram: @dr.taalbastien.nd

Intouch Clinic contact details: 

💬+973 3317 4458

📞+973 1769 0100

📧[email protected]

Instagram: @intouchclinicbahrain

Website: intouchclinic.com

Book your free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: www.nazgrimley.com 

Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn

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When people don’t eat breakfast, it is probably because they don’t have time or to lose weight. But let me tell you this, “It’s not good for you!”. This is another Accountability Call to you to “Eat your breakfast” for a healthier life you want.

In this episode I talked about:

• Why we should never skip breakfast
• Instant food vs real food for breakfast
• What are the odds when you don’t have energy by lunch time
• And so much more!

“A healthy breakfast is essential for a productive morning. It provides fuel for your body that needs to function throughout your day. It needs nutrients and fuel for your other organs inside your body to also work. So if you're not careful, it can break or make your diet.” - Naz Grimley

Book your free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/30minutes

Connect with me: 

Instagram: @nazgrimley

Website: www.nazgrimley.com 

Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn

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