We discuss why it may not be just the thyroid causing problems. We dive into the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) and its relationship with the thyroid. We explain why adrenal fatigue and cortisol steal may not be what you think they are.

127: Your Thyroid Might Not Be the Root of Your Problem

We discuss the two things that could be happening when someone is sick or having symptoms: their body has something that it should not have or it is missing something that it needs. All human chronic conditions and problems can be broken down into these two categories. We dive into this statement and talk about possible combinations of the two categories and the importance of getting to the root cause of your symptoms instead of treating symptoms one at a time.

We discuss the two things that could be happening when someone is sick or having symptoms: their body has something that it should not have or it is missing something that it needs. All human chronic conditions and problems can be broken down into these two categories. We dive into this statement and talk about possible combinations of the two categories and the importance of getting to the root cause of your symptoms instead of treating symptoms one at a time.

126: There Are Two Possible Reasons Why You Are Sick

We discuss options and foods to eat when going gluten free and dairy-free

125: What to fix when you are gluten-free and dairy-free

We discuss beginner tips for going gluten-free and dairy-free.

124: Beginner tips for going Gluten-Free and Dairy-free

We discuss nutrition and nutritional supplements, how to look for and find quality supplements.  We touch on things to avoid, supplements that are beneficial for everyone as well as our own supplement company Optimal Nutraceuticals.

123: Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements

We discuss the differences between the two medical systems, what a patient can expect when they go in to see a functional medicine practitioner versus a conventional medicine practitioner.  We talk about how disease and health is viewed differently.

122: Differences Between Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine

We discuss why cholesterol is not a good measure of heart health.  We dive into what cardiovascular disease really is, and what it is not.  We cover the link between testosterone and cardiovascular health.  We provide information on various natural treatments for common cardiovascular issues.

121: Cardiovascular Disease – A Functional Approach

We discuss the differences between bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  We discuss why BHRT is better than HRT, when someone should have their hormones tested, and the long-term issues if hormones remain out of balance.  We also address the link between hormones, specifically how thyroid hormone and our sex hormones are linked as well as how our sex hormones affect inflammation in the body.  We cover the benefits of BHRT for brain, bones, breast tissue, and our heart as well as common improvements seen in people receiving BHRT.

120: Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy – The Basics

We answer questions sent to us by our listeners.  The topics of the questions were related to natural sugar/artificial sweeteners, heartburn and the use of antacids, gout, yeast infections, hair loss, and the use of rice cereal in young babies.

119: Listener Questions

We discuss a parent’s number one priority; their children. Like adults, kids are becoming more and more unhealthy. Unhealthy foods are becoming the norm and inactive entertainment is at an all time high. We discuss how to combat these problems and what you can do, as a parent, to help your kids stay healthy.

118: Children's Eating

"Cutting through the non-sense and providing common-sense, science-based strategies for a healthy life."  The Institute of Natural Health is a cutting-edge center for restoring and maintaining health and wellness.  The Institute utilizes a team of practitioners who have been uniquely trained to treat the whole body and are committed to finding and fixing the cause of the problem--not just covering up symptoms.  Through state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and equipment, The Institute is able to provide a common-sense, science-based approach to health.  The Institute offers the most innovative wellness treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and customized Intravenous Nutrition.

"Cutting through the non-sense and providing common-sense, science-based strategies for a healthy life." The Institute of Natural Health is a cutting-edge center for restoring and maintaining health and wellness. The Institute utilizes a team of practitioners who have been uniquely trained to treat the whole body and are committed to finding and fixing the cause of the problem--not just covering up symptoms. Through state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and equipment, The Institute is able to provide a common-sense, science-based approach to health. The Institute offers the most innovative wellness treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and customized Intravenous Nutrition.

Wellness 101

We discuss the myths and facts about fertility, what things increase fertility or lead to infertility, and what every woman must know if she wants to become pregnant and have a healthy child even if she has suffered from infertility and miscarriages.

We discuss the myths and facts about fertility, what things increase fertility or lead to infertility, and what every woman must know if she wants to become pregnant and have a healthy child even if she has suffered from infertility and miscarriages.

046:  Fertility Part 5 - January 07, 2018

Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue.  We discuss causes, symptoms of deficiency including: leg cramps, insomnia, muscle pain/fibromyalgia, anxiety, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, fatigue, migraine headaches, and osteoporosis.  We also discuss people who are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency, and the best supplements to replenish your magnesium levels.

Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue. We discuss causes, symptoms of deficiency including: leg cramps, insomnia, muscle pain/fibromyalgia, anxiety, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, fatigue, migraine headaches, and osteoporosis. We also discuss people who are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency, and the best supplements to replenish your magnesium levels.

067:  Magnesium - June 17, 2018

This show discusses how gluten causes problems with the thyroid and overall thyroid health due to molecular mimicry (mistaken identity) among other things.

This show discusses how gluten causes problems with the thyroid and overall thyroid health due to molecular mimicry (mistaken identity) among other things.

059:  Thyroid and Gluten Connection - April 8, 2018

We discuss the importance of vitamin D.  The causes and symptoms of deficiencies and the benefits of having optimal vitamin D levels.  In Parts 1 and 2 we will discuss the Top 7 health benefits of vitamin D as well as signs you may be deficient.  We discuss the different forms of vitamin D, how your body makes it, the importance of sunshine, and why we are deficient as an entire nation.

We discuss the importance of vitamin D. The causes and symptoms of deficiencies and the benefits of having optimal vitamin D levels. In Parts 1 and 2 we will discuss the Top 7 health benefits of vitamin D as well as signs you may be deficient. We discuss the different forms of vitamin D, how your body makes it, the importance of sunshine, and why we are deficient as an entire nation.

026: Vitamin D - Part 2 of 2

Discuss what Low T3 Syndrome is, how to treat it, why it is not recognized with modern medicine.  We discuss the physiology of the thyroid, how it works, and what it really does.  We discuss in depth the 5 step process of the negative feedback loop that determines how the thyroid works.  We talk about the rampant epidemic of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease).  We talk about the limited testing modern medicine performs and the components of thyroid testing that are necessary to determine proper thyroid function.  This is an in-depth 3 part series addressing a very real conditions affecting many Americans.

Discuss what Low T3 Syndrome is, how to treat it, why it is not recognized with modern medicine. We discuss the physiology of the thyroid, how it works, and what it really does. We discuss in depth the 5 step process of the negative feedback loop that determines how the thyroid works. We talk about the rampant epidemic of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease). We talk about the limited testing modern medicine performs and the components of thyroid testing that are necessary to determine proper thyroid function. This is an in-depth 3 part series addressing a very real conditions affecting many Americans.

020:  Low T3 Syndrome Part 1 of 3

Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease and it often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed.  Caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, Lyme disease has the ability to proliferate within every area of your body, hiding from and suppressing your natural immune system.  In this series we discuss the illnesses that Lyme disease mimics such as the flu, headaches, muscle aches, stomach ulcers, constipation and joint pain to name a few.  We also discuss the controversy surrounding Lyme disease testing, treatment, and co-infections.  We dive into ways to prevent Lyme disease and finally we close the series with various effective treatment options if you have been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease and it often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, Lyme disease has the ability to proliferate within every area of your body, hiding from and suppressing your natural immune system. In this series we discuss the illnesses that Lyme disease mimics such as the flu, headaches, muscle aches, stomach ulcers, constipation and joint pain to name a few. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Lyme disease testing, treatment, and co-infections. We dive into ways to prevent Lyme disease and finally we close the series with various effective treatment options if you have been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

038:  Lyme Disease Part 2 of 2 - November 5, 2017

037:  Lyme Disease Part 1 of 2 - October 29, 2017

Biohacking is the process of making changes to your lifestyle in order to "hack" your body's biology and feel your best.  In this show we discuss some hacks to help improve your health including:  trying an elimination diet, getting regular sleep, change your eating (more fats less sugar), meditate, and move.

Biohacking is the process of making changes to your lifestyle in order to "hack" your body's biology and feel your best. In this show we discuss some hacks to help improve your health including: trying an elimination diet, getting regular sleep, change your eating (more fats less sugar), meditate, and move.

036:  BioHacks - October 22, 2017

A discussion of thyroid dysfunction/disease and the correlations between blood sugar dysfunction/dysregulation and metabolic syndrome.

A discussion of thyroid dysfunction/disease and the correlations between blood sugar dysfunction/dysregulation and metabolic syndrome.

054: Thyroid, Blood Sugar, and Metabolic Syndrome - March 4, 2018

This episode is focused on heart disease:  the causes and natural therapies that can reverse the disease.

004:  Heart Disease and Natural Therapies

This show will include our top advice to make 2019 your healthiest year.  There is so much advice out there that it can be overwhelming. Let us cut through the noise to help simplify your strategies to make 2019 great.

This show will include our top advice to make 2019 your healthiest year. There is so much advice out there that it can be overwhelming. Let us cut through the noise to help simplify your strategies to make 2019 great.

089:  Tips for a Healthy New Year

Discuss what it is, how to treat it, why it is not recognized with modern medicine.  We discuss the physiology of the thyroid, how it works, and what it really does.  We discuss in depth the 5 step process of the negative feedback loop that determines how the thyroid works.  We talk about the rampant epidemic of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease).  We talk about the limited testing modern medicine performs and the components of thyroid testing that are necessary to determine proper thyroid function.  This is an in-depth 3 part series addressing a very real conditions affecting many Americans.

Discuss what it is, how to treat it, why it is not recognized with modern medicine. We discuss the physiology of the thyroid, how it works, and what it really does. We discuss in depth the 5 step process of the negative feedback loop that determines how the thyroid works. We talk about the rampant epidemic of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease). We talk about the limited testing modern medicine performs and the components of thyroid testing that are necessary to determine proper thyroid function. This is an in-depth 3 part series addressing a very real conditions affecting many Americans.

022:  Low T3 Syndrome - Part 3 of 3

042 Fertility Part 1 - December 10, 2017

021:  Low T3 Syndrome - Part 2 of 3

If you are being treated by conventional medicine for one of the many chronic health problems that people suffer from today—such as IBS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, etc.—you will likely be given a drug to manage your symptoms and not much else. The key to successfully treating these conditions, however, is addressing their underlying cause. We cover this, the core pathologies that underlie chronic disease, and what you can do to get well. Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!

105: Why We Get Sick and How to Get Well

025:  Vitamin D - Part 1 of 2

Pretty much all of us has dealt with brain fog, or loss of words, or forgetfulness at some point in our lives. Oftentimes we attribute loss of brain function or memory to getting older, having children, or daily stressors. However, this isn’t always the case and there can be a number of issues that can lead to a lower cognitive function. In this episode, we address possible causes of the issue and why it is important to take a proactive approach to your brain’s performance. Tune in every Sunday to 97.1FM Newstalk Radio to hear our podcasts live!

101: How to Improve Your Cognitive Performance Part I – Make Your Brain Work Better

A discussion on delayed food sensitivities, both IgG and IgA reactions.  How these reactions can be devastating on an immune system and the importance of proper testing to identify the specific foods to which you are sensitive.

007:  Food Sensitivities

A discussion on why you should consider preventive medicine for your health.

A discussion on why you should consider preventive medicine for your health.

068:  Preventive Medicine - June 24, 2018

045: Fertility Part 4 - December 31, 2017

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