Do you know the best day to start a detoxification program in January? (HINT: It's not January 1st!) Dr. Kim Besuden, DC, CFMP shares her tips and tricks for running successful individual and group purification programs in her practice, including best days to start, what support to offer as a practitioner, and suggestions for community support opportunities. Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP, host of this episode, asks Dr. Besuden what clinical signs she identifies to determine if a patient needs to detox, and how to establish healthy eating habits after the progam has finished. She shares ways to establish yourself as a nutrition leader in your community and ways she supports other practitioners in growing their practices.

SHOW SUMMARY

3:00 Detoxification program done by staff gives optimal support for patients

4:18 Appropriate timing for detox program after holidays is crucial for success

5:20 Single best way to reach out to your community and guide them through the process

6:45 Community support helps patients get through a detox program, virtually and in person

9:40 Celebrate the holidays guilt free and without withholding, it's the amount and quality to be mindful of

10:42 5-day flash detoxes throughout the year around holidays

12:38 Advice for patients that want to continue exercising during a detox program

14:43 Clinical signs that a patient could benefit from a detox program

16:33 Adopting new healthy habits after completing a detox program

17:20 The caffeine dilemma – when to take a break and how much to drink for optimal health benefits

19:20 Top 2 improvements patients report after completing a detox program

20:00 How detox programs support liver health

21:50 Detox programs for the whole family – teaching children life long healthy habits

24:00 Food, Movement, Blood Sugar Balance, and Sleep – tools for monitoring sleep, blood sugar and more to understand each person's biomarkers

29:34 Detoxing in community helps with compliance and offers a significant learning opportunity

30:50 I made it through the detox!… what's next?

33:40 Clinical success stories - lab markers that indicate the need for a detoxification program

39:50 Choosing your hard and meeting patients where they're at

44:10 Benefits of using an OTC CGM to learn about blood sugar regulation

45:36 Best way to establish yourself a leader in your community on nutrition

46:26 Dr. Besudan as a resource for other practitioners

Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP, and Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP, discuss traditional and cultural trends around the consumption of organ meats, and the nutritional value these foods offer. They cover nutrients found various organ meats and how they can either be eaten or taken in supplement form. Dave shares clinical success stories, including his own personal experience, using organ meat glandular therapy. He explains how various organ and glandular meats can support immune function, cardiovascular health, nervous system health, cognitive function, bone health, and more.

David Hogsed, DOM, AP, is in full time practice at the Natural Healthcare Professionals clinic in Fort Myers, Florida. His practice specializes in providing effective nutritional support for endocrine, digestion, musculoskeletal, nervous system, and immune system health. David has been a clinical consultant and speaker for Standard Process since 2003. His seminars are best known for simplifying clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, laboratory tests, and patient education.

David has taught post-graduate programs through Texas Chiropractic College, Logan Chiropractic College, the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine, Palmer Chiropractic College, Life University, and Northwestern Chiropractic College. He is a regular speaker for the Florida Chiropractic Association, and Palmer Chiropractic College homecoming.

SHOW SUMMARY

2:40 Dave's first personal success story with organ meat glandular therapy

5:15 Clinical results from combining organ meat supplements with herbal and nutritional support

7:06 Organ Meats: the forgotten superfoods – historical consumption around the world

8:50 Traditional Chinese Medicine – consumption of organ would support that organ

9:48 Liver: the most nutrient dense organ meat

12:04 Returning popularity of other traditional foods – raw sauerkraut, bone broths, cod liver oil, and more

12:46 Foods essential for health – "you must take it (as a supplement) or eat it"

14:00 Tips for incorporating liver into your diet

15:03 Key benefits of bone broth and bone extracts

16:53 Animals instinctively know the health benefits of organ meats

18:06 The consumption of heart for cardiovascular health

21:30 Combating the effects of stress with organ meats: liver and adrenal glandular extract

23:30 Studies are now finding additional nutritional benefits in organ meats – mRNA

24:21 Nutritional difference between skeletal muscle meat vs. organ meat

27:24 Studies and historical evidence of health benefits of organ meats

28:17 Liver: the ultimate multivitamin

31:00 Organ meats for immune support – thymus extract

32:40 Historical consumption of brain around the world for cognitive health

34:49 Testicular and ovarian extracts for hormone regulation

35:40 The importance of thymus extracts in young children and with aging populations

36:46 Liver is the king of organ meats

Why is it that women experience stress more intensely than men? Drs. Daina Parent and Annette Schippel discuss the connection between women's hormones and the effects of stress on the female body. Dr. Schippel shares her personal and professional experience navigating the stages of a woman's reproductive journey and how endocrine health plays a significant role in hormone balance. Drs. Parent and Schipple emphasize the importance of working with qualified healthcare providers trained in herbal medicine in order to find the right herbs for each person and symptom picture. Dr. Schippel offers invaluable clinical tools and takeaways to create a strong foundation for any woman to navigate stress management and optimal wellness with nutrition, herbs, lifestyle and more.

Dr. Annette Schippel is a chiropractor and a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, she brings over 25 years of experience to her work. She owns two thriving family practices that focus on pediatrics, women's health, and clinical nutrition, and she regularly sees patients from across the United States and around the world.

Known for her expertise in functional medicine and endocrinology, Dr. Schippel has become a respected educator, author, and speaker. She has written and co-authored numerous clinician manuals and lectures domestically and internationally on topics in nutrition and functional endocrinology. She has had the privilege of visiting Medi-Herb in Australia for 3 years to receive advanced training in phytotherapy. She also had the honor to speak on alternative approaches to Metabolic Syndrome at the 2014 International Health Management Forum in Bejing China.

Show Summary

2:24 Female hormones and stress sensitivity

4:00 The HPA Axis and the stress response

5:35 The thyroid adrenal connection

7:57 Cortisol, DHEA and the adrenal cortex

9:15 Prolactin, dopamine and high prevalence of autoimmunity in women

11:30 Key differences in male and female hormones: estradiol, testosterone, and DHEA

15:27 Peri- and menopausal hormone shifts

16:33 Adrenal burnout and perimenopause: the resiliency of the stress response affects hormone balance

21:13 Clinical strategies for adrenal support to mitigate perimenopausal symptoms – diet, exercise, sleep, digestion, and mental health

25:42 Herbs for adrenal support and endocrine balance – rehmania, ashwagandha, chaste tree, schizandra and more

29:33 How herbs modulate and synergize with hormones

30:02 Social media trends – perspectives on ashwagandha

33:06 Why guidance from a healthcare provider with herbal knowledge matters – finding the right herbs for each person

35:35 Choosing the right herb – how patient health history and symptom picture inform herbal selection

44:39 Using blood chemistry to inform patient protocols

45:55 Personalizing herbal protocols for different stages of the lifespan

48:38 Nutrients and herbs for libido and vaginal dryness and how adrenal resilience plays a role in these symptoms

50:32 Circulation, sexual health, and blood-flow support

52:53 Improving vasodilation through nitric oxide; whole foods and herbs that support circulation (beets, mountain spinach, red algae, and more)

54:45 Herbs as modulators – herbs won't increase or decrease hormones too much

55:16 The truth about wild yam creams

58:54 The practitioner-patient journey - navigating better health together

1:01:51 Key clinical takeaway for supporting women's health and stress management – how to build a good foundation and never lose sight of what you're trying to build

Dr. Daina Parent, ND sits down with Dr. Karma James-Dulin to discuss managing blood sugar with a diet that includes complete proteins and important fibers. Dr. James-Dulin shares her personal journey with managing her own blood sugar during pregnancy, and her passion for developing foods that are healthy and taste great. Drs. Daina and Karma discuss a small clinical study that confirms the ability of complete plant-based proteins to balance blood sugar, and how ancient varieties of seeds provide higher protein and lower carbohydrates. They wrap the episode with clinical takeaways to help patients navigate the many high protein options in the marketplace.

Dr. Karma James-Dulin is a food scientist with over 9 years of experience in the food and dietary supplements industry. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Grambling State University and completed her Ph.D. in food science at Penn State University, where she investigated the effects of green tea on the liver. Dr. James-Dulin is passionate about food, flavor and nutrition, believing that healthy food should taste good. She enjoys cooking, dancing and spending time with family. She is currently a product development manager at Standard Process, Inc, having joined the company to establish the Food Science Team and Lab. In this capacity she oversees many aspects of the development of products from ideation, formulation and prototype development through to commercialization. During her tenure at Standard Process, Inc, she has led the development of serval products, most notably a one-of-a-kind nutrition bar for an adventure athlete on his quest to cross Antarctica. Additionally, she has led the development of the company's first food line comprising of protein powders and whole food nutrition bars.

Blood Sugar Regulation

3:03 Dr. James-Dulin's personal connection to blood sugar management

4:51 Insulin resistance state in pregnancy

5:20 Why proteins and fats fare important for blood sugar regulation

7:02 Dressing up your carbs with proteins and fats

7:44 Developing a high-quality protein blend

11:08 Animal protein versus plant-based protein

12:58 Significance of ancient oats – phytonutrient and macronutrient profile

14:59 Nutrition in ancient seeds versus modern varieties

15:49 Ways to consume protein blends

16:36 Resistance starch fiber's ability to slow blood glucose release

17:12 Golden chlorella as a vegetarian source of B12, plant-based folate and protein

18:07 Small clinical study measures success of protein blend to minimize glucose spikes

20:02 Dr. James-Dulin's passion for Food Science and her focus on nutrition and flavor

22:35 Advice for practitioners to help patients find products to balance blood sugar levels

23:56 Types of fibers and how they affect blood sugar regulation

25:55 Complete protein blend plus fiber gives optimal blood sugar regulation

Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP, and Mimi Hernandez, MS, RH (AHG) take us on a tour of red superfood phytonutrients found in beets, algae, and mountain spinach. They discuss the far reaching benefits of betacyanins, nitrates, electrolytes and more. Learn how each of these phytonutrients impacts overall health and vitality, including increased energy and endurance, as well as cardiometabolic, eye, skin, and muscle health. Mimi also explains the fascinating concept of xenohormesis and how wild-crafted and organically-grown plants contain a higher phytonutrient content, and why that matters.

Mimi Prunella Hernandez is a clinical herbalist with a passion for research-based applications and experience in the natural product industry. She has educated students and medical practitioners in herbal medicine through various platforms, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific insights. She is currently an Herbal Therapy Liaison and clinical educator for Standard Process. She is the author of the National Geographic Herbal and coauthor of the National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants.

• Mimi's experience of visiting the mountain spinach field at the Standard Process Organic Farm
• Red beets – there's more to beets than just nitrates
• Synergy of mountain spinach and beets: connection to exercise endurance and recovery
• Astaxanthin – a green algae turns red when stressed
• Mimi as speaker at the Whole Systems Nutrition Symposium on October 24th – addressing soil health and modern nutrition challenges

• 2:23 Mimi's experience of visiting the mountain spinach field at the Standard Process Organic Farm
• 6:54 Betacyanins found in mountain spinach, prickly pear fruit, dragon fruit, and beets
• 9:39 Mimi's passion for connecting tradition with science
• 10:25 Mountain spinach was one of the first cultivated leafy greens, an ancient staple crop
• 13:18 Differences between spinach and red mountain spinach; electrolyte and mineral content, including chromium
• 15:26 Protein content in mountain spinach
• 16:30 Red beets – there's more to beets than just nitrates
• 18:25 The significance of betalains and their influence on endurance and rehabilitation
• 19:39 Beets for postmenopausal women
• 20:30 Synergy of mountain spinach and beets: connection to exercise endurance and recovery
• 23:20 Whole beets grown to optimize nutrient density to create a low glycemic food
• 25:25 Optimal cardiometabolic health – an important study, and helpful tools to maintain healthy habits
• 31:20 Study on astaxanthin and it's affects on endurance and physical activity
• 33:24 Astaxanthin: the red advantage over the blue screen, relief for digital eye strain
• 36:53 Xenohormesis – wild-harvested and organically-grown plants that struggle more produce higher amounts of phytochemicals, therefore offer more benefits to those who consume them
• 39:35 Astaxanthin – a green algae turns red when stressed
• 42:54 When we consume astaxanthin, we may inherit the survival signals from this phytochemical that benefits salmon, algae and more
• 43:14 Astaxanthin trending antioxidant for skin health
• 48:05 The synergy of red foods like beets, astaxanthin, and mountain spinach for cardiometabolic, eye, skin and muscle health
• 49:40 Astaxanthin and it's affect on blood sugar management
• 52:00 Adding life to our years: Red food phytochemicals help to improve quality of life on all levels, including increased energy, endurance, and overall vitality.

Mimi Hernandez, MS, RH (AHG) as speaker at Whole Systems Symposium Virtual Symposium on October 24th

Discover how eating the rainbow can support your brain, heart, and overall vitality in this delightful episode featuring Dr. Deanna Minich, an internationally-recognized teacher, author, scientist, speaker, and artist. Host Dr. Daina Parent, ND, guides an engaging conversation with Dr. Minich about the importance of phytochemicals in whole foods, especially those found in a spectrum of red and purple foods.

The conversation explores the how, when, and why of eating a diverse, colorful diet, the importance of eating seasonally and locally, and the unique ways phytochemicals influence cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Minich also shares insights from her latest book, The Rainbow Diet and previews her upcoming keynote at the Whole Systems Symposium.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, product formulation, research, and education, Dr. Minich brings both scientific depth and a creative perspective to food as medicine.

PODCAST SUMMARY

2:11 New edition of The Rainbow Diet book

3:43 What, Why, How and When to eat more whole foods

6:28 Colorful foods for colorful moods – beyond chronic disease prevention, phytochemicals support mental health

8:07 Purple and red foods with polyphenols to benefit the Gut-Brain Axis

11:20 Eating with the seasons

13:10 Health benefits of red food phytochemicals – polyphenols and nitrates

14:37 How color informs us - the world around us and within; the color red as connected to adrenals, stress response, blood, inflammatory immune response, and more

18:28 Red has two sides – certain red foods are high histamine or inflammatory (nightshades, strawberries, etc.); other red foods are less inflammatory and offer powerful phytochemicals

22:09 Spectrum of red foods – deep purple to pink phytonutrients

24:34 Health benefits of phytochemicals in beets when using the whole plant – beet greens, stalks and beetroot

28:01 Heart health – betalains and expansion of blood vessels

29:08 Beets as a top nitrate containing food

30:56 Gut health and it's impact on converting nitrates to nitric oxide; importance of nitric oxide in vasodilation and heart health

35:47 Bloodflow as it connects to parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, and brain health

38:11 Red as connected to muscle, longevity, and vasculature

43:01 Incorporating a variety of red foods to benefit from a diverse group of phytochemicals

47:10 Dr. Deanna Minich as Keynote Speaker at Whole Systems Symposium Virtual Symposium on October 24th – Dr. Minich's talk is called Eating by Nature's Principles: Color, Creativity, Diversity, and Rhythm

52:30 Educational resources and Events from Dr. Minich

Alexis Schultz, a research scientist for Standard Process, focuses on agronomy research, plant breeding, and crop development on the Standard Process certified organic farm. Bridging the connection between healthy soils, resilient crops, and superior nutrition is at the heart of Alexis' work. With a deep understanding that our health begins with the soil and the food we grow from it, she's dedicated to research that strengthens the link between agriculture and well-being.

Listen in as Alexis and Dr. Sarah Clarke engage in an educational and inspirational conversation about healthy soil – how to build it and why it's important for good health.

2:06 What constitutes healthy soil and how healthy soil affects our health

5:10 How the microbiome of each plant compare to the human microbiome

8:32 Keeping soil healthy with regenerative and organic farming practices

11:16 How cover cropping improves the diversity of the root system

14:16 Using compost to enrich soil

17:10 Organic farming practices used to maintain organic certification and prevalence of organic farming in the US

19:45 Plant breeding defined and how it differs from GMOs

22:53 Ancient Oats – history of cultivation and how the nutrient content has changed

25:40 Benefits of seed selection and variety trials

27:38 Growing mountain spinach – does the bright red color of this plant contain more phytonutrients than less vibrant varieties?

29:40 Emphasis on research at the Standard Process Farm

30:56 Alexis as a guest speaker at the Whole Systems Nutrition Virtual Symposium on October 24th

Our guest Jack DuBois – 4th Generation of Family Leadership at Standard Process – has a diverse background in organic and regenerative farming, soil and crop health, sales leadership, and whole food nutrition. He is passionate about educating healthcare practitioners on the benefits of regenerative agriculture, whole food philosophy, and how these approaches translate into improved patient outcomes.

Join us as Jack shares his expertise on farming practices that encourage and preserve nutrient density in crops and how patients benefit from optimal nutrition intake from nutrient dense whole foods and whole food extracts.

SHOW NOTES

2:30 What is regenerative agriculture?

3:47 Why soil is the foundation of nutritious crops

5:46 Regenerative agriculture vs. conventional agriculture

9:05 How regenerative agriculture compares to organic farming

11:50 The role of crop rotation and cover cropping in soil health

14:24 Soil nutrients and their impact on more nutritious foods

17:46 Soil depletion and it's effects on nutrient density

19:38 Avenanthramides: what they are and why they matter

21:40 Benefits of whole food nutrition and the importance of phytonutrients

22:27 Food nutrition labels don't list important phytonutrients

24:14 Farm technology innovations

27:19 Preserving nutrient content after harvest

30:15 Gentle drying processes to retain key phytonutrients

33:15 Highly concentrated extracts of whole plants compared to consumption of the whole food form

34:45 Transparency and education in farming – sharing regenerative and organic practices

36:13 Whole Systems Nutrition Symposium – October 24th – addressing soil health and modern nutrition challenges

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Whole Systems Nutrition: Harnessing Nature's Wisdom to Reclaim Our Nutritional Heritage

In this episode, Dr. Daina Parent, ND, sits down with Laurence Katsaras—Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and classically trained Western Herbalist—for a deep dive into incretin hormones, especially GLP-1's and their far-reaching effects on the body. They discuss the interconnected web of health in which all physiological pathways work together, and how GLP-1 medications can distort this web leading to unintended effects elsewhere. They highlight clinical takeaways for keeping the web strong through hormone balance, gut health, herbs, diet, and lifestyle.

They explore the pros and cons of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, herbal and lifestyle recommendations to help manage side effects, and natural approaches that support the body's own ability to regulate these pathways. Laurence also shares insights from his 20 years in the natural medicine industry as a clinician, researcher, and educator. A sought-after speaker in the naturopathic and complementary medicine field across Australia and New Zealand, he is known for translating emerging research into practical, actionable strategies for clinical practice.

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• GLP-1 medication effects vs. the body's natural GLP-1 hormone activity
• Risks for women in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause: muscle loss and bone health impacts
• Herbal compounds that stimulate GLP-1 receptors naturally
• The complex web of health: restoring balance in interconnected physiological systems
• Broad benefits of bitter herbs on the gut microbiome as part of a holistic approach to metabolic health

• 1:30 Defining incretin hormones, including GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
• 5:06 Organs that are influenced by incretin hormones, and how are they affected
• 7:48 GLP-1 medication effects vs. the body's natural GLP-1 hormone activity
• 8:53 Side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications
• 11:00 Concerns about weight loss, muscle loss and rebound weight gain after discontinuing medication
• 15:30 Importance of continuing holistic diet and lifestyle habits after going off medications
• 18:20 Risks for women in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause: muscle loss and bone health impacts
• 20:07 Herbal compounds that stimulate GLP-1 receptors naturally—gentle, holistic alternatives without dramatic or rapid changes
• 29:00 How bitter herbs and foods stimulate incretin hormone production naturally
• 30:30 Herbs with metabolic benefits and that support GLP-1 function
• 32:25 Is long-term GLP-1 medication use sustainable considering side effects and costs? Harnessing the body's innate ability to rebalance
• 33:30 The complex web of health: restoring balance in interconnected physiological systems
• 36:22 Discontinuation rates of GLP-1 medications: potential for combining herbal approaches with medication
• 39:00 Herbal safety: choosing the right herb for the right person, only when truly needed
• 41:14 Broad benefits of bitter herbs on the gut microbiome as part of a holistic approach to metabolic health
• 47:10 The "interconnected web of health"—how a single strand impacts the whole system
• 49:20 Clinical guidance for supporting patients considering or currently taking GLP-1 medications

Dr. Daina Parent, ND and Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP engage in an informative clinical conversation about all things folate. From whole food forms to folate's influence on epigenetics, they transform complex biochemistry into a clear, easy-to-follow, and engaging conversation with clinical gems. They discuss the relationship between folate, vitamin B12, and homocysteine on mental health, brain function, and cardiovascular health and cover biomarkers to help clinicians properly test patients for deficiencies. Drs Parent and Clarke highlight throughout the episode the importance of consuming a whole foods diet that emphasizes foods high in natural forms of folate to support whole body health.

• 2:10 Folate (vitamin B9) overview – why is folate important and what is it's role in the body?
• 4:30 Methylation: a folate-dependent process – how is methylation connected to epigenetics and overall healthy functions of body systems
• 7:00 Foods that contain methyl donors for methylation - including turnip greens, collard greens and other leafy greens
• 9:00 Methylation and aging
• 10:00 Natural forms of folate vs. synthetic folic acid
• 15:10 Why folic acid isn't the ideal for everyone
• 17:45 Plant sources of folate when consumed in a whole foods diet
• 21:00 Dangers of the SAD Diet (Standard American Diet) and over consumption of fortified foods with folic acid
• 23:35 How malabsorption of nutrients due to GI conditions can impact levels of folate in the body
• 25:00 When we need more folate and lifestyle habits and medications that impact absorption of folate
• 27:58 Folate's role in mental health, mood and cognition – brain health, brain function, and aging
• 32:10 Folate and it's connection to cardiovascular health and the importance of B12 and folate in creating balanced homocysteine levels
• 35:27 Golden Chlorella – superfood with folate and vegetarian source of B12
• 35:58 How to measure homocysteine and other important biomarkers
• 41:52 The benefits of running a CBC to help determine folate or B12 deficiencies
• 44:20 Clinical case that demonstrates the need to find the right form of folate and B12 for each person
• 45:44 Benefits of whole food form of folate and B vitamins