Millions of Americans suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but there is hope. People have a misconception that autoimmune disorders, such as RA, come on suddenly, but it's actually a deterioration that happens over time and has progressed to an autoimmune state. The good news is that you can reverse the symptoms.

In today's episode, we're talking about what RA is, the importance of stopping the deterioration, foods that help (and ones that hurt), and how acupuncture aids a number of bodily functions that can improve or reverse RA.

What's in this episode:

What an autoimmune disorder is

How our diets and lifestyle perpetuate deterioration in RA, and why it's important to stop the deterioration

Foods that help rebuild joints and combat RA symptoms

Testing pro-inflammatory foods to see if they trigger symptoms

How genetics and lifestyle affect the passing down of autoimmune diseases

How acupuncture helps RA without the side effects of medication

An example of an extremely bad case of RA, and how acupuncture and nutrition completely reversed it

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

You want to experience a relatively easy pregnancy. You don’t want to experience morning sickness. You want to give birth to a healthy baby. All of these things are possible if you take the time to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to best prepare your body for pregnancy. From nutrient-dense foods to prenatal vitamins to coffee, it’s important to pay attention to what contributes to the health of you and your baby, and what takes away from it. 

It is possible to prevent morning sickness, fatigue, and postpartum depression, and even genetic diseases. The advice in this episode can help you experience a healthy pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby.

What’s in this episode:

Dietary choices that are helpful for preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy, and foods you should avoid

Why prenatal vitamins are not enough and mostly unhelpful

Genetic diseases, and how PMGs can help prevent them

Why morning sickness is not normal, and some common causes of morning sickness

How acupuncture can prevent common pregnancy symptoms

How weakened adrenal glands contribute to fatigue and postpartum depression

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Salt is often demonized, but the truth is that our bodies need salt in order to function properly. In fact, many people may not have enough salt in their diets—it’s that important.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why salt is so important to your health, what happens when you don’t get enough, and making sure that you’re consuming the right kinds of salt for optimal health.

What’s in this episode:

Why sodium is essential and beneficial to your health, and how it is necessary for brain and nervous system development in children

The hazards of not getting enough salt in your diet

Kinds of salt that we should be consuming, and why you should avoid refined table salt

Why supplementing iodine is better than getting it in your table salt

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

We need sugar to fuel the energy system in our bodies. But in general, most people consume way too much sugar, and not in conjunction with other foods to help the body better process it. It’s not that hard to become addicted to sugar, but there are ways that you can break the addiction.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing why sugar cravings happen, as well as how to be more knowledgeable about labels, what foods to pair with sugar when you do eat it, and how to curb your cravings.

What’s in this episode:

Why we get sugar cravings, and what you can do to fight them

What to look for on labels when assessing sugar content

How protein, fat, and fiber help the body process sugar and help lessen sugar cravings

The benefits of exercise

Why you should avoid artificial sweeteners

Vitamins and supplements that can be helpful

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Liver and gallbladder function are critical to many other systems within the body. The liver is responsible for potentially thousands of metabolic processes. And many people think that you don’t need your gallbladder, but that’s simply not true. 

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the functions of the liver and gallbladder, as well as how you can support the health of both organs, and we’re sharing some important truths about gallstones and gallbladder removal.

What’s in this episode:

Common functions of the liver

The importance of liver detoxification

Why eating liver is good for you

What the gallbladder does (and why it’s not worthless)

What you can do to support gallbladder health, including eating a variety of proteins

Treating gallbladder issues and how that relates to gallstones

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

Your nervous system is like electricity going back and forth between your brain and other parts of your body. And if it isn’t firing on all cylinders, all sorts of problems can occur. The connection between the brain and the body controls many functions, and so it’s important to prioritize the health of your nervous system.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing common causes of neurological disorders, and ways that you can support your nervous system, including making sure you’re getting plenty of fats and necessary vitamins and minerals, as well as reducing stress through massage, meditation, or other calming activities.

What’s in this episode:

Why it is difficult to get to the root cause of neurological problems

How nutrition can support your nervous system, including prioritizing good fats and ditching hydrogenated ones

The importance of getting daily vitamins from real food sources (not synthetic)

Common causes of neurological disorders, and ways that you can support brain and nervous system health

Also, We’re currently planning episodes for next year, so if there’s a particular health topic or challenge that you would like us to talk about, send an email to [email protected]. 

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a charley horse, you know the frustration of disturbed sleep and a sore leg. The good news is that if you can get to the root cause of muscle cramps then they’ll usually go away pretty easily.

In today’s episode, we’re chatting about common causes of muscle cramps, and some steps you can take to address the underlying problem and get rid of the muscle cramps for good.

Staying hydrated, making sure you don’t have any mineral deficiencies, getting plenty of sleep and eliminating stress, and regular acupuncture are all ways that you can support your muscles.

What’s in this episode:

Common causes of a charley horse

What causes menstrual cramps

How stress and not getting enough sleep can be big factors in muscle cramps, and why it’s important to check your medications for muscle cramps as a side effect

Diseases that have muscle cramps as a symptom

How to get rid of muscle cramps

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

Blood pressure is most commonly managed by medicine, and while medicine can be helpful, it’s most important to get to the root of why your blood pressure is high.

In today’s episode, we’re chatting about how doctors often prescribe medicine for high blood pressure without getting to the root of the problem, as well as common reasons you may have it, and ways to help regulate it.

Paying attention to your nutrition and getting regular exercise is the key. Acupuncture can also be a huge help in not only lowering blood pressure, but addressing the adjacent problems that are causing it in the first place

What’s in this episode:

Why it can be difficult to get to the cause of high blood pressure

Common reasons for high blood pressure

Ways to help bring your blood pressure down

The benefits of acupuncture for blood pressure levels

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

When your blood sugar is not balanced, you can become diabetic or hypoglycemic. But the body is very skilled at healing itself, and there are ways that you can prevent and in some cases even reverse diabetes.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what commonly causes diabetes, how to recognize the signs that you have it, and how the foods you consume can be the catalyst for the onset of diabetes or help balance your blood sugar. 

Nutrition is key to avoiding diabetes, along with regular exercise and acupuncture. With the right choices, there is hope.

What’s in this episode:

Common causes of diabetes

How blood sugar is controlled in the body

How to know if you’re hypoglycemic or diabetic

How your diet and food choices can help balance your blood sugar

Negative and positive impacts on your insulin receptors

The importance of glyconutrients

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Health issues that used to only show up in elderly people—such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes—are more common among children in recent decades.

In today’s episode, we’re chatting about how important nutrition is to children from the day they’re born and into adulthood. Proper nutrition, paying attention to symptoms that are problems, and building good eating habits all contribute to keeping diseases at bay and promoting long-term healthy lifestyles.

What’s in this episode:

How deficiencies in children’s diets contribute to health issues

The more junk foods that kids eat the less likely they are to want to consume healthy foods

How to recognize symptoms in children that are actually problems

The effects of poor nutrition on the body

Ideas for instilling healthy eating habits in children

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.