Ep 464: There’s No Saying “If I Was Younger” When It Comes to Getting Adventure Fit With Kelly Howard

Dreaming of outdoor adventuring but not sure where to start?  Looking for workouts tailored to your goals?  Searching for like minded women to adventure with?  Making friends over 40 isn’t easy and finding a…
May 1, 2024

Do You Ever Think or Say “I Wish I Was Younger”?

Last weekend while out hiking with friends I caught myself thinking “I wish I was younger”.  A friend was proposing a kayaking and camping trip to the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.  Camping and…
May 1, 2024

Overactive Nervous Systems Hijack Your Health…Here’s How…

Your nervous system is wired to protect you.  All day long it learns to recognize and memorize threats. Unfortunately, it mis-interprets danger often. You’re exposed to 80,000 plus toxins a day.  When your system…
April 30, 2024

Ep 463: The Neuro-Immune Mis-Communication at the Root of Chronic Illness – With Ashok Gupta

Curious about why some people can handle stress and illnesses and recover quickly while others struggle? Have you been sick and feel like you never recovered from the illness? Perhaps your body feels ok…
April 27, 2024

Is Cortisol Keeping You From Optimal Health?

A March 2024 report stated 1 in 5 women reported their full or part time job work-life balance has worsened over the last year.  Matches what I hear in my office as well! With…
April 25, 2024

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