Twenty to thirty years ago, carpal tunnel syndrome barely existed. Today, it’s seen at higher rates than ever. What’s up with the rise of repetitive strain injuries, better known as carpal tunnel syndrome? That’s exactly what we’ll be uncovering in this episode.

Today, you’ll hear about the primary cause of carpal tunnel syndrome and what factors contribute to it. We talk about natural remedies to improve carpal tunnel syndrome as well as what food and lifestyle choices to avoid to help you steer clear of this repetitive strain injury. 

What’s in this episode:

• Why there is a rise in carpal tunnel syndrome
• The primary cause of carpal tunnel
• What factors can contribute to carpal tunnel 
• Foods and nutrients that can improve carpal tunnel syndrome
• What foods to avoid 
• How our lifestyles affect carpal tunnel

 

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*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.

It’s that time of year again: the flowers are blooming, the baby birds are chirping, and everyone and their mother is sniffling. Seasonal allergies can really put a damper on springtime, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of natural remedies you can try to alleviate your symptoms.

In this episode, we’re talking about the causes of seasonal allergies and how to manage your symptoms. We’re sharing some natural remedies we recommend and some over-the-counter medications to avoid. Plus, we’re breaking down some diet and lifestyle changes you can make to minimize your symptoms and exposure to allergens.

What’s in this episode:

• What causes seasonal allergies
• What happens within your body when you get them
• The many symptoms of allergic reactions
• Which over-the-counter medications you should avoid
• Safe natural remedies to try for your seasonal allergies
• How to manage allergies both indoors and outdoors
• Simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to alleviate allergies
• How food allergies are different from seasonal allergies

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

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*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.

Premenstrual Syndrome which is often referred to as PMS is thought to be a normal part of being a woman. However, PMS is not, and it doesn’t have to be a part of your life. You don’t have to suffer. If you’ve been struggling with PMS-related symptoms, it may be a bigger sign that your hormones are imbalanced.

In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the myths about PMS and what often leads to PMS in women. You’ll hear about the role of diet in PMS and how you can make dietary changes to improve your PMS symptoms. You’ll hear about 3 things you can do to detoxify your body and reduce PMS so you have less dread at that time of the month. 

What’s in this episode:

• How there has been an increase in PMS and the underlying causes of this
• The causation that leads to PMS
• Why you have to address all of your hormones when it comes to PMS
• The role that diet plays in PMS
• A dramatic story about severe PMS
• 3 lifestyle and nutritional changes that support reducing PMS 

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

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*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. 

It really is a problem when your breasts are so sore that you don’t even want to hug your loved ones. Breast health isn’t just about breast cancer… It’s so much bigger than that and there is much more behind the scenes.

In this episode, Dr. Carling is uncovering breast tenderness including what plays a part in it and what you can do to support optimal breast health. We discuss everything from breast cancer to fibrocystic breast disease to tenderness during your menstrual cycle. Dr. Carling gives actionable advice to help you take control of your breast health. 

What’s in this episode:

• Early detection vs. prevention in your breast health
• Fibrocystic breast disease or PMS in relation to breast tenderness
• What influences breast tenderness
• What can impact your thyroid in a negative way
• Minerals and vitamins that support healthy breasts
• What foods to avoid for breast tenderness
• Factors that influence breast health

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

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*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. 

Cholesterol is often misinterpreted as a scary thing in the medical world. It's deemed as a danger to our health but what if we told you that it's actually helpful? High cholesterol actually isn’t even a disease, it's often actually a symptom of another issue. 

In this episode, we’re discussing cholesterol. There are a lot of misconceptions about cholesterol and the vital role it plays in our body and organs' functions. Dr. Carling is explaining why you don’t want to get your cholesterol too low, the myths about HDLs and LDLs, and what is actually a bigger concern than cholesterol when it comes to your health. 

What’s in this episode:

• Why cholesterol is a protective mechanism of your body
• What cholesterol actually is and what it means if its “normal”
• Why triglyceride levels are more concerning than cholesterol
• The functions that need cholesterol to run in your body
• What you need to know about HDLs and LDLs
• Drugs that are used for lowering cholesterol
• Advice for people taking cholesterol-lowering drugs
• The dangers of low cholesterol

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

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*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.

The bowel plays a role in almost all of your body’s processes, so what happens when it becomes inflamed? Inflammatory bowel diseases can be uncomfortable and detrimental to your overall health, but luckily, they don’t have to be forever. Many patients can treat both the symptoms and the causes with a combination of lifestyle changes and medical intervention.

In this episode, we’re talking about inflammatory bowel diseases: what they are, how they’re caused, and how to treat them. Dr. Carling is explaining what happens within the body during a flare, and she’s sharing some lifestyle and diet changes you can make to treat the symptoms. Plus, we’re explaining how acupuncture can help support your appendix and treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

What’s in this episode:

• What inflammatory bowel diseases are and which conditions are classified as IBDs
• What causes inflammatory bowel diseases and how to address the source of your discomfort
• How chewing your food properly can greatly improve bowel inflammation
• How your gut flora and immune system can impact bowel inflammation and discomfort
• Diet and lifestyle changes you can make to minimize bowel inflammation
• Which foods are the worst for irritating inflammatory bowel diseases
• How acupuncture can help treat inflammatory bowel diseases and support your appendix

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

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*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. 

In our modern world, it often seems as if our world and lives are rushing past us. The demands we’re attempting to keep up with can be overwhelming. So you might be wondering, exactly how can I keep up with the demands of everyday life?

In this episode, Dr. Carling breaks down the replenishing process of energy and how we can optimize health to keep up with our daily demands. We also chat about what we should be avoiding in order to conserve our energy and how too much carbohydrates can zap the energy out of you.

What’s in this episode:

• Why you have to pay close attention to the decisions you make
• The replenishing process of energy
• What will happen if we don’t make sacrifices for good health
• The things you need to keep up with daily demands
• The problem with overdoing carbohydrates
• What you should avoid doing to keep up with daily demands 

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

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*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.

Fat has long been misunderstood in the healthcare industry. For many years, fat has been disregarded and looked at with a negative connotation. New research has led us to learn that fat actually plays a big role in the endocrine system and in our metabolism.

In this episode, we’re discussing the vital role that fat plays in our bodies. The media has long demonized fats and in this episode, we’re uncovering the biggest myths and misconceptions about fat. You’ll learn how you can improve your largest endocrine organ (fat) to make strides in bettering your overall health. 

What’s in this episode:

• The misconceptions about fat
• What new research has taught us about the role of fat in metabolism
• The role that fat plays as an endocrine organ
• How fats in food don’t contribute to obesity and being overweight 
• Good fats vs. bad fats debunked
• What you can do to improve your largest endocrine organ: fat

 

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

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*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.

The human body is host to billions of microorganisms, many of which actually help your body function. The most important of these, your gut flora, are responsible for processes like digestion and your immune response. But when this microbiome becomes imbalanced, it can have a serious impact on your health and comfort.

In this episode, we’re discussing how your gut flora affects your body and everyday life. We’re explaining how to tell if you’re experiencing an imbalance in your gut flora and how to rebalance it. Plus, we’re sharing simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to nurture your microbiome.

What’s in this episode:

• What your gut flora is and what it does for your body
• How imbalances in your microbiome can cause infections
• Common causes of gut flora imbalances, like diet and antibiotic use
• How your gut supports your immune system
• How probiotic therapy works and who it can help
• Understanding probiotics vs. prebiotics, and why you need both
• How to know if you have an imbalance in your gut flora
• What happens if you take too much probiotics
• Simple diet changes you can make to nurture your gut flora

 

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

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*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.

Cancer is not a topic that people like to talk about. But numbers are clearly increasing, especially in light of recategorization of cancer types as well as newly discovered cancer types. Even though it’s a scary disease, it is not something to avoid and ignore. We all know that the earlier cancer is detected, the better chance you have for survival. But what about prevention? 

Prevention and early detection are not the same thing, and there is actually quite a lot that you can do in your everyday life to prevent (or fight) cancer. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to take action in strengthening your immune system, and why you can’t let fear keep you from fighting.

What’s in this episode:

The difference between prevention and early detection

How prevention actually changes our environment that sets the stage for cancer

Why genetics isn’t totally to blame for cancer

The importance of a strong immune system

Why you should pursue immune-strengthening therapies (e.g. acupuncture) in addition to the conventional or alternative therapies you may have chosen to do (e.g. chemotherapy)

How acupuncture strengthens your immune system

How acupuncture helps with symptoms from conventional cancer therapies

The importance of diet and nutritional therapy to a healthy immune system

 

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.