Ep 462: Stop Cortisol From Messing with Your Blood Sugar and Weight – With Ann Maria Tom

Is dropping weight a source of frustration and confusion for you?  What if your frustration is the source of your inability to lose weight. It’s a vicious circle you can end when you focus…
April 24, 2024

I Want to Teach You How to Read Your Basic Labs.

You’re entitled to know the difference between “normal” and “optimized” lab levels. It’s not uncommon for patients to tell me their doctor never called to discuss their labs… …so no news is good news?…
April 24, 2024

Are Your Multiple Food Personalities Messing with Your Blood Sugar?

Research shows 1 in 3 Americans are pre-diabetic. This matches what I see in my practice. In the last decade I’ve seen blood sugar imbalances be the gateway to chronic illnesses.  For many it’s…
April 23, 2024

Ep 461: Restoring Your Relationship With Food to Reverse Blood Sugar Issues and Prevent Chronic Illness With Eric Edmeads

Chronic illness, diabetes and blood sugar imbalances are connected. Chances are you or someone in your family is struggling with one of these conditions right now.  Eric Edmeads spent the earlier part of his…
April 20, 2024

I Found a Way to Justify My Chocolate Addiction

As a kid I thought dark chocolate was vile.  Somehow in my late 20’s it grew on me.  Kinda like beets, Brussels sprouts, oatmeal and wine. As a newbie naturopathic doctor I used herbs…
April 18, 2024

Ep 460: Defying Age Through Exploration With Marjorie Burns

What does getting older have in store for you?  What are the secrets to living a long beautiful life? Being younger than the majority of my patients it felt silly to hand out advice…
April 17, 2024

I Was Shocked When I Saw My Labs

Lab work is a report card for your body. It’s a check in to see how things are going. At least 1-2 times a year I’m assessing blood sugar, cholesterol, electrolytes, inflammation, blood cell…
April 17, 2024

Zone 2 Cardio and Longevity…

A fast metabolism, balanced hormones and a fit physique means nothing if your heart is not healthy.  Zone 2 cardio is the latest buzz phrase in the fitness industry. It’s the zone that’s been…
April 16, 2024

Does Numbness in Your Arms or Hands Wake You up at Night?

Numbness in your arms and hands at night is a warning sign that something is off! It’s not uncommon to experience this when you have a nerve impingement in you neck. But it can…
April 15, 2024

Ep 459: Empowering Women to Master Strength and Longevity at Any Age – With Lalaina “Lala” Duncan

What does fitness look like as you get older?  How does being strong prepare you for life’s challenges?  Lalaina “Lala” Duncan started her coaching career at 37 and hasn’t looked back. She’s a highly…
April 13, 2024

Ep 458: The Crucial Role of Minerals in Boosting Energy and Metabolism With Kaely McDevitt

Struggling with your hormones? Feeling burn out, fatigued and just not your best?  Kaely McDevitt is a registered dietician specializing in nutrition for women’s health. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to…
April 10, 2024

Are Pain and Hormones Connected?

20.4% of US adults over 50 have chronic pain.  Over 1 in 5 women experience chronic pain in their lifetime.  Spikes and drops in hormones can cause pain in men and women. This is…
April 10, 2024