Wellness 1

We tackle common questions people ask regarding thyroid and potential thyroid issues including possible symptoms, testing, and treatment. We also discuss thyroid health and fertility.

We discuss cardiovascular health from a functional medicine perspective.  Conventional medicine looks at heart disease typically as high cholesterol or hypertension (with a few exceptions) and the answer seems to typically be cholesterol lowering  or antihypertensive medications.  We dive into other root causes of heart disease such as Lifestyle, Obesity, Environmental factors, Chronic Infections, Nutritional deficiencies, psychological issues and even sleep.  Identifying and addressing root causes of heart disease, rather than taking a pill to suppress a symptom, is important for long term cardiovascular health.

We discuss treatment strategies for a properly functioning immune system.  We discuss how sickness is often a result of an improper, low functioning, immune response rather than an overactive hyper response.  We highlight the Washington University School of Medicine podcast "Show me the Science," we they discussed how boosting the immune system is an appropriate treatment strategy against COVID-19.  We talk about the importance of three supplements that may improve immune function:  Zinc glycinate, Vitamin D3, and Turmeric Complete.  We highlight our nutritional supplement company Optimal Nutraceuticals.  More information about the dietary supplements can be found at wwwoptimalforlife.com

We discuss the dangers of low cholesterol.  Cholesterol is an important compound in the body.  It is an integral component of cellular membranes, brain tissue, our sex hormones are made from cholesterol, and these are just a few of the things that cholesterol is important for in the body.  Low levels of cholesterol can lead to many problems including; cognitive impairment, anxiety/depression, low hormone levels, low vitamin levels, and can result in a decreased ability to heal and repair.  Optimizing cholesterol levels is an important component of overall health, wellness, and vitality.

We discuss the importance of functional medicine as a model for healthcare.  We compare and contrast differences between conventional medicine and functional medicine.  Conventional medicine is the system of “what.”  What disease is present, and what pill or surgery should be prescribed for that disease.  Functional medicine is the system of “why.”  Why are you having these problems?  This “why” approach allows functional medicine doctors to get to the root cause of an issue rather than simply masking symptoms with medications.  Conventional medicine is a disease-centered, generalized approach to healthcare, while Functional medicine is a patient-centered personalized approach to healthcare.

The approach to health and the importance placed on health has forever changed.  It is imperative that we take control of our own health to become the healthiest version of us that we can become.  This show can guide you on where to begin if you are looking to take control of your own health.

All too often, when patients claim to react poorly to certain foods but labs don’t show an allergy, their concerns are dismissed and they’re told, “It’s all in your head.” Although we have a lot to learn about food intolerances, ever-growing research proves that they aren’t psychological or make-believe. Learn the differences between a true food allergy and a food intolerance, some examples of common food intolerances, and how healing your gut can, in some cases, alleviate the problem. Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!

We go over the best and worst foods to eat while pregnant. Pregnancy can be a significant change on your life, make sure that you're eating the right way so that both you and your child are healthy. Download or stream it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts today! Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!

The number one cause of obesity, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and of course type 2 diabetes. You might hear many terms used to describe this one basic phenomenon–a new epidemic of disordered biology and disease. Diabesity describes a continuum of disease from optimal blood sugar balance to insulin sensitivity to full-blown diabetes. We discuss how this condition has risen to near epidemic level proportions in the last 30 years, as well as why conventional medicine is failing us in this concern. Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!

While most Over-The-Counter drugs have long been considered relatively harmless, recent research suggests otherwise; in many cases, the long-term consequences of taking Over-The-Counter drugs were inadequately explored before their release on the market, and we are only now beginning to understand their numerous adverse effects. This week we talk about the health risks of common Over-The-Counter meds, including ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen, decongestants, antacids, and antihistamines, and discover safe alternatives to these drugs. Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!